Service bulletins for the 2018 Bentley Continental
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
830 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2062257/1 | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Keyless door entry does not work - Front Outside Door Handle - Touch Sensor DTC present within address 0046. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer statement: Keyless entry does not work. Workshop findings: Front Outside Door Handle Touch Sensor open circuit DTCs present within address 0046. |
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| 2035817/2 | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Water ingress hood stowage area - high mounted stop lamp. Customer statement / workshop findings: Water leaks into hood stowage area Technical background: Seal failure between the brightware containing the high mounted stop lamp, and the tonneau cover, can lead to water ingress into the hood stowage area. |
| 2062261/1 | 2021-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Bentayga - Air suspension warning light within the DIP - DTC P089200 Symptom Code 3145792 - Evident within Address 74. Customer statement: Air suspension warning light within the DIP Workshop findings: P089200 Symptom Code 3145792 - TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Intermittent (Level Control Valves Open Circuit) Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2062016/1 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DTCs P014800 and/or P008A00 - Rough running & potentially poor start up performance - MIL light on - Possible misfires. Customer statement: - The Engine management light is on - Rough running and potentially poor start up performance. and/or - Engine misfires Very Important: Should the afore mentioned symptoms and/or DTCs be evident with NO misfires reported the operative MUST raise a DISS query and await feedback from Product Support before conducting any further work Workshop findings: - All three customer statements can be reproduced - DTCs listed below are also evident |
| 2061857/1 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlamp switch - Inoperative/Not illuminated - DTC U110B00 within 09-Central Electrics (BCM1). Customer statement: Headlamp switch - Inoperative/Not illuminated Workshop findings - DTC U110B00 within 09-Central Electrics (BCM1) as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 - Yellow warning light/message within the DIP (Adaptive Lighting Fault) NOTE: Some lighting functionalities can in some cases be lost for example: - Rear fog light activation - All weather lighting mode activation - Headlamps default to dipped beam however high beam will still activate manually NOTE: Recycling the ignition will not resolve the problem Technical background: The issue will not occur when the ignition is on and/or the vehicle is being driven. It occurs as the headlamp switch goes into a “sleep” state after ignition is Switched OFF, the issue is then evident to the driver when the ignition is next switched ON |
| 2061935/1 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC U112100 evident within diagnostic address 0044 (Steering assistance control module)Customer statement / workshop findings DTC U112100 Databus Missing message evident within the Steering assistance control module - Address (0044) Technical background Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058423/5 | 2021-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT / GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga Speed - Low Oil Pressure Warning During Early Vehicle Life Customer statement / workshop findings: Warning on the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) - Oil pressure too low DTCs relating to oil pressure may also be stored within the Master ECU. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and/or P15AA00: Engine oil pressure - Lower limit not reached stored in the Master Engine Control Unit (ECU) Measure: VERY IMPORTANT: Prior to conducting the onward instructions, the following symptoms MUST be evident - Warning on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Oil pressure too low And/or - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and/or P15AA00: Engine oil pressure - Lower limit not reached stored in the Master Engine Control Unit (ECU) Should any of the afore mentioned not be evident and the symptoms cannot be reproduced No further action should be taken unless the issue can be reproduced or demonstrated by the customer |
| 2061757/1 | 2021-02-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC B2000F2: Faulty control module (Symptom code 4102) and/or Night vision warning light evident within the (DIP). Customer statement Night vision warning lamp (Figure 1) is evident with the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Measure 1) Check and Confirm there is no damage to the Night vision camera lens - Check and confirm the camera is secure NOTE: Should no issues be found carry out the remaining onward instructions: - Follow the applicable DTC related test plan within ODIS to completion 2) Proceed with the replacement of the Night vision Control unit if required (as per test plan instruction) - Refer to Rep.Gr 44 - Control unit for night vision (J853) - To remove and fit NOTE: The operative MUST ensure the Night vision camera is calibrated as per Rep.Gr 44 |
| 2061743/1 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Rear Shock absorber leaking (Left or Right). Customer statement / workshop findings: Oil leak evident from the rear shock absorber/s (Left and/or Right) Technical background: Should oil be leaking from the left or right rear shock absorber as shown in Figures 1 - 2 and 3, the operative should refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2061739/1 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TPMS - Warning within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Customer statement / workshop findings Yellow Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light is evident with the Drivers Information Panel (DIP) The warning is evident when the tyre size has been changed within the MMI For example: After changing the tyres from winter to summer variants or vice versa Technical background If the tyre size type in the MMI is changed a yellow TPMS warning light within the DIP will be evident The ability to drive the vehicle will not be affected. The warning light will be displayed as follows: After a 4 minute drive cycle, The (TPMS) will enter into a partially active mode and outputs a warning within the (DIP) as shown in Figure 1 |
| 2052394/11 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Driver/Passenger door power latch creak on close. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or Passenger door creak during the power latch Close function Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI Measure: Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement, refer to the video on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2052394/- |
| 2060223/3 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. During PDI - Steering wheel vibration and/or steering wheel out of alignment is evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: VERY IMPORTANT: This TPI is only applicable to vehicles which have the following issues found during the Pre Delivery Inspection ( PDI) Vehicle is pulling to the left or right Or Steering wheel vibration Or General vehicle geometry concerns. Technical background: In the event that during the Pre Delivery Inspection procedure (PDI) the steering wheel is shaking/vibrating or out of alignment, please refer to the instructions within the Measure section. IMPORTANT: The steering geometry procedure should only be conducted by the retailer once permission has been given from Product Support via an existing or new DISS query |
| 2061536/1 | 2021-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment screen stalls at Initialising. Customer statement/workshop findings: Upon start-up of the Infotainment system, the home screen appears stuck in the Initialising procedure when this scenario is evident a spinning wheel is visible (Figure 1). Technical background: The issue occurs when the Infotainment system is shut down with the Home menu screen displayed. The Infotainment will start up on this screen the next time the vehicle is started. Measure: If the spinning wheel persists functionality of the home screen can be returned by pressing the home button (Figure 2) |
| 2061362/1 | 2020-12-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine intermittently fails to start. Customer statement: Customer unable to intermittently start the engine with the start button. Workshop findings: DTC - B143C29: Access/start authorization button, Range/Performance stored within address 46 -Convenience system central control unit Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2059068/3 | 2020-12-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Transmission communication DTCs (Numerous) - W12 engine. Workshop findings: Various and/or numerous Transmission control module (TCM) communication DTCs logged Technical background: Loose pins within the transmission link harness to the Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- connections can lead to various transmission communication and hardware based DTCs |
| 2032307/5 | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STEERING. Steering upright replacement guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a steering upright is required to be replaced - Refer to the onward instructions (Figure 1). Technical background: During this TPI the Workshop manual and the ETKA parts catalogue is quoted, it is recommended that the procedures and part numbers referenced are checked by the operative as the process within the Workshop manual and the ETKA parts catalogue may have changed. Measure: Refer to the table shown below (depending on model) with regard to any replacement of the front steering uprights In the event the vehicles current parts are at the specified level and regardless of the side in which the parts are fitted, both sides MUST be replaced If |
| 2061369/1 | 2020-12-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine overheating - Warning on the DIP - V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: -Customer reports an engine overheat warning on the DIP -Engine overheats -Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures -There are no signs of coolant leaks both internally or externally Technical background: To heat the engine as quickly as possible during cold starting, delivery of coolant by the coolant pump is interrupted in the warm-up phase by the solenoid for the mechanical coolant pump. The solenoid is designed to cut off the vacuum supply to the coolant pump when the engine reaches the maximum temperature, the vacuum cut off allows the engine to start circulating coolant by retracting a sleeve which is situated around the coolant pump impeller. When the solenoid is at fault (sticking open) the vacuum supply is constant, this allows the sleeve to stay in position around the impellor which leads to the symptoms described within the Customer statement/Workshop findings section of this TPI. |
| 2052394/10 | 2020-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT - New Continental GTC and Bentayga Driver/Passenger door power latch creak on close. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or Passenger door creak during the power latch Close function. Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2061195/1 | 2020-12-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. |
| 2051562/6 | 2020-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Models - 12 Volt Battery condition checks. Technical background For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2060432/2 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT/GTC and New Flying Spur - Exhaust Flap - Diagnostic Trouble Code. Customer statement/workshop findings: Warning lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Drive system fault. Contact your Bentley dealer displayed on DIP Technical background: The root cause of Exhaust Flap Control Unit malfunction is electrical shorting of the commutator segments, this is caused by an accumulation of Sludge within the Control Unit. A DTC is stored when the respective Control Unit does not move through its full range of motion. |
| 2053177/13 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer will not be aware of any fault codes. Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle. Technical background The attached document contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants. Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived within the attached document the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions with the attached document regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
| 2058423/3 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga Speed - Low Oil Pressure Warning During Early Vehicle Life. Customer statement / workshop findings: Warning on the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) - Oil pressure too low DTCs relating to oil pressure may also be stored within the Master ECU. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low and/or P15AA00: Engine oil pressure - Lower limit not reached stored in the Master Engine Control Unit (ECU) Technical background: CAUTION: DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS DOCUMENT IF THE ENGINE EXHIBITS ANY ABNORMAL MECHANICAL NOISE OR HAS AN ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL LEAK – SEEK FURTHER ADVICE THROUGH A NEW OR EXISTING DISS QUERY |
| 2058173/2 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electrical switch replacement guidelines. Customer statement/workshop findings: Electrical switch suspected as defective This TPI is not applicable to suspected faulty control units or any component related to the passive restraint system in particular the airbag system Technical background: Prior to replacing an electrical switch refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2059884/1 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Continental Series and Flying Spur - Luggage Compartment Lid - Check and Setting Guide. Customer statement / workshop findings: Luggage Compartment Lid (Boot Lid) has sporadic functionality, fails to latch when closing, bounces back when closing or fails to open or close fully. Technical background: This Technical Product Information (TPI) document has been developed to resolve various boot lid concerns, it provides a series of checks and updates to ensure robust boot lid operation. It is important the TPI is followed exactly to ensure maximum benefit. |
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