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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| 2055580/5 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rotating Display - Fault Diagnosis. Customer statement / workshop findings: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Technical background: Follow the measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint |
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| 2053914/9 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1.5 KHz Front brake squeal when reversing. Customer statement / workshop findings: Front brake squeal at 1.5 KHz when reversing during brake application Technical background: VERY IMPORTANT: This TPI is only applicable to Non-CSiC Brake Systems only NOTE: Warranty payments will only be considered for vehicles which are within the applicable VIN range (see TPI header data) in conjunction with a DISS query with evidence that the applicable frequency was initially evident |
| 2062035/5 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. New Continental GT and GTC- Repeat window drop glass concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: Incorrect operation of the drop door glass Workshop findings: DTCs for window regulator motor no basic setting B148754 evident within any of the 4 door control modules (diagnostic address 42, 52, BB and BC) for loss of basic settings |
| 2053177/15 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| 2063410/1 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) fault finding/diagnosis procedure. Customer statement / workshop findings: Issue suspected with the Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) - For example: - MMI screen image flickers or goes blank - No response to selection - Audio cuts-out Technical background: Refer to the Measure section regarding any Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) fault finding/diagnosis |
| 2053914/8 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1.5 KHz Front brake squeal when reversing. Customer statement / workshop findings: Front brake squeal at 1.5 KHz when reversing during brake application Technical background: VERY IMPORTANT: This TPI is only applicable to Non-CSiC Brake Systems only Measure: 1) Carry out an inspection of the brake system to confirm the brake system components are serviceable as per Elsa pro guidelines 2) Follow the Brake noise identification TPI 2052785 - IMPORTANT: For frequency analysis the noise recording equipment Bentley Motors recommends is the Chassis ear tool WT 10437 |
| 2062873/1 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Suspension Warning Lamp DTCs C134911 and/or C134B11 evident in address 74. Customer statement / workshop findings: Suspension warning lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) appeared when changing the Drive dynamics mode using the rotary switch on the front centre console: For example - When changing from Bentley to Sport mode Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C134911 And / Or C134B11 Valve 1 for auxiliary volume 2 Short circuit to Ground (GND) evident within address 0074 Technical background: The issue is a result of the incorrect operation of the front air spring damper (right and/or left) between the internal chambers 1 and 2 |
| 2063029/1 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. EPB fault warning within the DIP - DTC’s stored in address 03 - C100C01 and C1246F9 Customer statement / workshop findings: EPB fault warning within the DIP with one or both DTCs as listed below: C100C01: Electro-mechanical parking brake button electrical error And/or C1246F9: Electromechanical parking brake Button interruption. Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPIs |
| 2062884/2 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Blind spot monitors not functional DTC C1114F3 logged in address 003C or 00CF Customer statement: Blind spot monitors (Wing mirror illuminations) are not functional in conjunction with sporadic Bentley assist warnings present in the DIP, Workshop Findings: Master or slave rear radars are not fitted correctly (unclipped or poorly installed) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1114F3 - Lane change assistance control module restricted view, logged with address 003C or 00CF Technical background: As per the Workshop findings section The operative should review the Theory of operation chapter for the Rear radar |
| 2062884/1 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Blind spot monitors not functional DTC C1114F3 logged in address 003C or 00CF. Customer statement : Blind spot monitors (Wing mirror illuminations) are not functional in conjunction with sporadic Bentley assist warnings present in the DIP Workshop findings: Master or slave rear radars are not fitted correctly (unclipped or poorly installed) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1114F3 - Lane change assistance control module restricted view, logged with address 003C or 00CF Technical background: As per the Workshop findings section The operative should review the Theory of operation chapter for the Rear radar |
| 2062035/4 | 2021-05-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT and GTC- Repeat window drop glass concerns Customer statement: Incorrect operation of the drop door glass Workshop findings: DTCs for window regulator motor no basic setting B148754 evident within any of the 4 door control modules (diagnostic address 42, 52, BB and BC) for loss of basic settings |
| 2053177/14 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 2063017/1 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Road wheel inspection procedure: In the event a complaint is received regarding road wheel/s condition for example: - Scratches - Corrosion - Damage - Blemishes - Chipping Please refer to the onward instructions. Technical background: Do not consider submitting a warranty claim for a road wheel manufacturing defect without first referencing and understanding the contents of this document. Any defect or concern found either outside the guidelines stated in this document or not clearly stated as acceptable to support a warranty claim, will be the responsibility of the retailer regarding component replacement. Any road wheels deemed as having no issues found relating to a manufacturing defect (including curbing) will have the applicable claim rejected |
| 2051519/8 | 2021-05-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. HVAC operation issues/HVAC Motor defect DTC's logged |
| 2061915/1 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. MMI Sub Menu Software Revision - New Continental GT and New Continental GTC (SC 21/06). Technical background: Safeguard sub menu options are incorrectly shown within the MMI screen. Remedy: A Software update is available for the Airbag control module Address 15, once conducted the Safeguard menu/s will not be evident within the MMI |
| 2062035/3 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT and GTC- Repeat window drop glass concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: Incorrect operation of the drop door glass Workshop findings DTCs for window regulator motor no basic setting B148754 evident within any of the 4 door control modules (diagnostic address 42, 52, BB and BC) for loss of basic settings Technical background: Confirm the following before proceeding: - A customer complaint of windows failing to close correctly with a loss of Basic Settings DTC is evident - The glass set is confirmed within specification as per Side glass to check procedure on Elsa Pro. A completed measurement table must be saved as this will be requested as evidence if a DISS query is raised - Window seals are checked and confirmed as no damage, splits or tears evident - Battery health condition must be confirmed as within specification, as per the applicable Elsa Pro Rep.Gr guidelines. Save an image of the battery printout should a DISS query needs to be raised Only proceed with the Measure section of this TPI once the above checks have been confirmed as within specification |
| 2062035/2 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT and GTC - Repeat window drop glass concerns. Customer statement Repeated complaints from the customer regarding the incorrect operation of the drop door glass Workshop findings DTCs for window regulator motor no basic setting B148754 evident within any of the 4 door control modules (diagnostic address 42, 52, BB and BC) for loss of basic settings Technical background Confirm the following before proceeding: - A repeated customer complaint of windows not closing and loss of Basic settings is evident - Door control module Software Version is up to date as shown below in Table 1 - Glass set is confirmed to be within specification as per the Elsa pro side glass to check procedure - All window seals to be checked and confirmed that no damage is evident - Battery health condition must be confirmed as within specification as per the applicable Elsa Pro Rep.Gr guidelines |
| 2062626/1 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DTCs stored for all cylinders on Bank 1 or all cylinders on Bank 2 - W12 TSI engine derivative. Customer statement / workshop findings: - DTCs stored for all cylinders on Bank 1 or all cylinders on Bank 2 including multiple cylinder misfires DTC - Misfires logged in one or both engine control units - Engine warning light on - Erratic engine operation Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2062622/1 | 2021-04-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Water leak/wind noise diagnosis. Customer statement / workshop findings: Water leak/wind noise evident Technical background: The instructions within the Measure section should be followed to assist in the diagnosis of water leaks or wind noise |
| 2060652/3 | 2021-03-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT - Boot open/close function inoperative. Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot operational issues for example: - The boot does not open or close as expected. Technical background: VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure all VIN applicable TPIs and VIN applicable Service Campaigns are checked and conducted prior to conducting the instructions within this TPI NOTE: The operative MUST submit the following information to a new DISS query or an existing query relating to boot operational issues - Completed check list (as per the Measure section) - Images of the vehicle condition - In particular the boot area (Ensure license plate and VIN details are not visible) - Video of the failure NOTE: Please capture the rear of the vehicle for at least one open/close operation (when possible) before zooming or moving in closer to the issue, the video MUST be recorded in a quiet environment - Battery health - Print out of the results |
| 2062104/1 | 2021-03-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Parking brake warning light evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1)DTC's C10BCF6 - 160000 and/or C12E2F2 with symptom code 59744 stored in address 0003. Customer statement: Parking brake warning in DIP. Workshop findings: C10BCF6 - 160000 - Left parking brake motor Engine speed implausible OR C12E2F2 - 159744 - Right parking brake motor Engine speed implausible Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2062095/1 | 2021-03-06. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. DTC's B14BF01 and /or B14A854 evident in address 0009 - Steering column will not adjust. Customer statement: Steering column will not adjust in any direction Workshop findings: The following DTC’s are evident within diagnostic address 0009 - B14BF01: Steering column vertical adjustment motor - Electrical - B14A854: Power adjustable steering column control module - No basic setting Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2061857/2 | 2021-03-05. 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. 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. Measure: 1) Referring to Rep.Gr 96 Replace the headlamp switch |
| 2062184/1 | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) functionality issues found at Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI). Customer statement / workshop findings: - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) found not operating to specification during the Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) - EPB may not hold the car effectively- Parking brake warning light may also be evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1) Technical background: The issues described are evident due to the car being driven in Transport mode with the EPB applied during the Transit process |
| 2062259/1 | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
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