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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| 2061605/4 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or Passenger door creak during close Technical background: Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement, refer to the video on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2061605/- In the event the symptom is as shown the instructions within the Measure section should be followed NOTE: The video shown on the Bentley Hub is for reference purposes only, the symptom is the same regardless of vehicle type shown |
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| 2064791/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE. Customer statement / workshop findings: Knocking noise from the underside of the vehicle (front and/or rear) when driving on uneven road surfaces. Technical background: Verify that the customer complaint matches the sound file within the Bentley Hub - Reference TPI Transaction number 2064791/- The noise present in the sound file can be caused by worn anti roll bar bushes, the noise can appear when driving over an uneven road surface or during a large suspension input for example: -Speed humps or potholes If the customer complaint occurs and the noise can be clearly assigned to the noise within the sound file - Refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2064582/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Vehicle sitting low on one or more corners when static with no relevant DTCs stored. Customer statement / workshop findings - Vehicle sitting low on one or more corners when static - No relevant DTCs are evident Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. Measure: 1) Confirm there are no DTCs indicating a fault with the air suspension system or associated systems 2) Refer to the instructions within TPI 2053492/- to confirm that no air leaks or issues relating to the air springs are evident. |
| 2064679/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR. Customer statement / workshop findings Oil leaking out of the tell tale hole from the following fixings: -CDA activation/ deactivation solenoid fixings -Or Fuel rail fixings -Or Fixings for the vacuum system assembly Technical background: Shows oil leaked which had leaked from the tell tale hole at the top of the fixing. Upgraded fixings prevent oil leaks from the tell hole. |
| 2064519/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC's C10BCF6 - 160000 and/or C12E2F2 with symptom code 59744 stored in address 0003 - Parking brake warning in DIP. Customer statement: Parking brake warning light evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1) Workshop findings: C10BCF6 - 160000 - Left parking brake motor Engine speed implausible OR C12E2F2 - 159744 - Right parking brake motor Engine speed implausible. |
| 2064857/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Customer statement: Drivers Information panel (DIP) goes blank -Once blank no information is visible within the DIP -No error messages are shown within the DIP Workshop findings: DTC U101100 evident within address 09 - DIP Unrecoverable due to low voltage |
| 2051562/8 | 2021-11-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 Volt Battery test instruction 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 |
| 2055036/4 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. My Bentley - Connected services. Customer statement / workshop findings: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services. Technical background: Most queries and complaints regarding My Bentley connected services can be resolved by contacting My Bentley Support rather than raising a DISS technical query. |
| 2054635/6 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Fluid leak from front air spring. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Fluid leak from the base (Figure 1) and/or the top (Figure 2) of the front air spring/s Technical background: The fluid shown in Figures 1 and 2 is assembly fluid residue. The fluid is applied to various internal components of the air spring during manufacture. Refer to all instructions within the Measure section. |
| 2054599/7 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Headlamp operation issues Condition: Headlamp operation issues. Technical Background: DTCs evident within the left light control unit (Diagnostic address D6) and/or the right light control unit (Diagnostic address D7) There are numerous static and intermittent DTCs which may be evident within the previously mentioned control units, ensure all steps within the Measure section are strictly adhered to. |
| 2060024/2 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC's B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply. Condition: DTCs B19186F0 or B1916F3 or B191604 evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533. Technical Background: In the event any of the afore mentioned DTCs are evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533 -. Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2053492/7 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air spring fault finding. Customer statement / workshop findings: The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. Technical background: The list of Bentley vehicles below are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air springs, this will cause the suspension to drop. However, the dropping of the suspension does not necessarily mean that the air spring is faulty. The Measure section of this TPI describes how and where to check for air leaks on the front and rear air springs, the air pump compressor, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. This includes potential air leak points on the air springs and also the locations of an air leak that can be repaired without the need to replace an air spring. |
| 2064477/1 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Customer statement / workshop findings: Knock/clunking noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when changing direction at low speed. Technical background Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement. Refer to the videos on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI2064477/-. In the event the knock/clunk is as shown within the videos the instructions within the Measure section should be followed. |
| 2054599/8 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Customer statement / workshop findings: Headlamp operation issues Technical background: DTCs evident within the left light control unit (Diagnostic address D6) and/or the right light control unit (Diagnostic address D7) There are numerous static and intermittent DTCs which maybe evident within the previously mentioned control units, ensure all steps within the Measure section are strictly adhered to New Flying Spur (20 - 22 M/Y) and Bentayga (21 - 22 M/Y). In the event that DTCs C119813 Low beam light bulb open circuit or C1198FA Low beam light bulb short circuit are evident in D6 and/or D7. Please refer to and conduct the instructions within the following TPIs New Flying spur - TPI 2063777/- Bentayga applicable to 21 and 22 M/Y only - 2064497/-. For any other issues please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2062884/3 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Blind spot monitors not functional DTCC1114F3 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. Production change: All VINs post SCBCX13S4MC086559 are to specification. |
| 2062873/2 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; 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 2Short 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. |
| 2053429/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Emission control system lamp illuminated - DTC P044100 evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: Emission control system warning lamp illuminated (Figure 1) within the Driver Information Panel (DIP) in conjunction with DTC - P044100: EVAP Emission Contr.Sys.Incorrect Purge Flow - logged within one or both engine control modules. Technical background: Should DTC P044100: EVAP Emission Contr.Sys.Incorrect Purge Flow be evident (static or intermittent) within one or both Engine control modules please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2053428/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE. Vibration noise from the powertrain when park or neutral is selected. Customer statement / workshop findings: Vibration/Tizzing noise from the powertrain area when the vehicle is in Park or Neutral, the noise typically disappears in Drive Technical background: The noise is caused by contact between the transmission cooler pipes and the front subframe |
| 2053351/7 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. Buzzing noise from engine area. Customer statement / workshop findings Workshop findings: Buzzing noise heard at idle from the sump area when the vehicle is elevated on a workshop ramp. The noise cannot be heard from inside the cabin or outside of the vehicle in normal circumstances. Technical background: A buzzing noise can be generated by the oil pump when the engine is running at idle. Measure: Test a comparable vehicle with the same Engine derivative. If the same noise is apparent on the comparable vehicle and no oil pressure warnings or relevant DTCs are stored then the noise can be considered a characteristic of the vehicle and no further action should be taken. |
| 2052394/14 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Driver/Passenger door latch creak on close. Condition: Driver or Passenger door creak during the Close function Technical Background: Refer to the vehicle repair history to check and confirm any previous work done regarding door latch replacement noting the following: - Only replace the door latch which is exhibiting the symptom |
| 2052431/7 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT and GTC - Rattle / Buzzing Noise - Head-Up display. Customer statement / workshop findings: Rattle / buzzing noise from Control Unit for Head-Up display - dashboard upper trim panel. Technical background: Several known conditions may cause Rattle / buzzing noise from dashboard upper trim panels. - Relative movement between Control Unit for Head-Up Display and associated Trim Ring Figure 1 - Contact between the dashboard and dashboard upper trim panel. - Head-up Display internal fault |
| 2057978/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment. Customer statement / workshop findings Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil requires topping up between services. Technical background: In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified running-in periods consume more oil during the running-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the running-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual for specific running-in procedures. Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at which the engine is operated, ambient temperature and road conditions. Additional factors are the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue, and the oxidation level of the oil. Certain driving conditions may negatively influence the rate of oil consumption. This can occur while the vehicle is operated in city driving conditions, for example: stop and go traffic with extended idle periods |
| 2052349/6 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Front seatbelt - Diagnostic Trouble Codes - B130474 and/or B130574. Condition: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) evident in Address: 0015 System name: 15 - Airbag Control Module B130474: Left front seat belt tensioner control module Actuator deviated B130574: Right front seat belt tensioner control module Actuator deviated The DTCs can be evident if the occupant uses a dummy seat belt buckle, the occupant may use the dummy seat belt buckle to prevent a warning light or audible warnings Technical Background: Dummy seat belt buckles of any description MUST NOT be used under any circumstances, Figure 1 shows an example of a dummy seat belt buckle. |
| 2063029/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. EPB fault warning within the DIP - DTCs 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. |
| 2060205/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Cooling System - DTC P218100 - V8 Kovomo Customer statement / workshop findings: Emission Control Lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel. The time to reach the correct engine coolant operating temperature has increased. Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) P218100 -Cooling System Performance is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), the vehicle warm up time is longer when compared to other vehicles of the same type. Technical background: It is possible for the engine coolant Thermostat to corrode overtime, this corrosion is due to an adverse reaction of the Thermostat material with the engine coolant. The corrosion and subsequent build-up of debris prevents the correct operation of the thermostat when closing, resulting in over cooling. The ECM triggers a DTC when the target engine temperature is outside of the specified parameter. |
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