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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| 2055846/6 | 2022-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment screen turns red sporadically. Customer statement / workshop findings: Infotainment screen 'Goes Red Fully or partially' within the MMI Screen (Figure 1) Technical background: The operative should complete the questionnaire within the Measure section of this TPI, once completed the questionnaire should be attached to an existing or already open DISS query the operative should await feedback before conducting any further work |
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| 2055589/4 | 2022-01-08. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:BULBS. Outer daytime running light/s not working - Warning message within the DIP. Customer statement: - Left and/or right outer daytime running light/s not working (Figure 1). Workshop Findings: - DTC C10EF04 evident within Diagnostic address 29 Light control left and/or 39 Light control right Technical background: A software error in the headlight control modules can lead to malfunctions with the front Daytime Running Lights. The instructions within this TPI are for vehicles with Low specification lights(PR code 9C7) The instructions are not applicable to vehicles with High specification lights (PR code 8K9) |
| 2065398/1 | 2022-01-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. W12 TSI - Engine MIL light illuminated with numerous DTCs within 0001 including - P032700 and/or P033200. Customer statement - MIL light displayed - Engine not refined when running Workshop findings The two most common DTCs are as follows: - P032700 - Knock sensor 2 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1) - P033200 - Knock sensor 1 Circuit Low input - address 01 (Engine control module 1) Please note: The DTCs listed are the two most common DTCs (seen to date) although other DTCs may be evident depending on the failure mode (including the boost control solenoid and crankcase ventilation heater DTCs) |
| 2065604/1 | 2022-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a customer complaint is received relating to a suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties the instructions within this TPI should be followed. Technical background: A suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties means that unauthorised people or groups may have gained access to a vehicle's control unit(s) or online services and may have manipulated them in such a way that may compromise customer data confidentiality or the operation of the vehicle and/or online services. When investigating potential third party influences of control units or online services, it is important to take all normal diagnostic measures to rule out a normal functional error or misuse of the system by the user |
| 2051045/4 | 2022-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Night vision camera - Washer jet leaking. Customer statement / workshop findings: Washer fluid dripping/leaking from the night vision camera washer jet. Technical background: Please note: The photographs shown within this TPI are based on a New Continental GT/C vehicle however the process is similar regardless of vehicle type Referring to Figure 1 - In the event the afore mentioned symptom is evident the operative should refer to the Measure section of this TPI to replace the night vision washer jet (short link hose -Circled) which connects the night vision camera washer jet (A) to the washer jet supply hose connector (B) |
| 2063410/3 | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. 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 The operative should continue as follows: - Complete the questionnaire within the Measure section of this TPI (Part 1) once completed the questionnaire should be attached to an existing or already open DISS query - Once the questionnaire is complete, the operative should refer to (Part 2) within the Measure section regarding fault finding/diagnosis of the Infotainment Main unit (5F / J794) |
| 2055580/9 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 2055580/8 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| 2064964/2 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Vehicle vibration/humming at idle - Active Engine Mount leak. Customer statement / workshop findings: Vehicle vibration/humming noise at idle Technical background: - Left and/or right hand Active Engine Mount leaking oil (see the examples shown in Figures 1,2 and 3). Measure 1) Refer to Rep.Gr.10 Engine mounts -To remove and fit - Replace the left and right hand (BOTH) Active Engine Mounts |
| 2064964/1 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Vehicle vibration/humming at idle - Active Engine Mount leak. Customer statement / workshop findings: Vehicle vibration/humming noise at idle Technical background: - Left and/or right hand Active Engine Mount leaking oil (see the examples shown in Figures 1,2 and 3) Measure: 1) Refer to Rep.Gr.10 Engine mounts -To remove and fit - Replace the left and right hand Active Engine Mounts |
| 2065085/1 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Knocking noise from the front and/or rear - DTC C1298F1 evident within D4 and/or D5. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Knocking noise from the underside of the vehicle (front and/or rear) when driving on uneven road surfaces - DTC C1298F1 (Suspension stabilization actuator Regulation not possible) evident within diagnostic address D4 and/or D5 - Bentley Dynamic ride fault evident within the DIP Technical background: In the event the symptoms are as described, Refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2062184/3 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) functionality issues. Customer statement / workshop findings: The following issues could be evident during PDI or found whilst in service - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) found not operating to specification - EPB may not hold the car effectively - Parking brake components showing signs of wear - Parking brake warning light may also be evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1). NOTE: The following DTCs may also be evident - C10E1F2: - 158720 - Parking brake motors Positions not plausible - C10BDF1: - 160768 - Right parking brake motor Upper travel limit exceeded And/or - C10BCF1: - 161024 - Left parking brake motor Upper travel limit exceeded Technical background: The issues described can be evident due to the car being driven in Transport mode with the EPB applied during the Transit process Or In some cases similar symptoms may be seen whilst in service |
| 2064200/2 | 2021-12-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake pedal - Groan/Creak noise can be heard during brake pedal operation. Customer statement / workshop findings: Groaning/creaking noise heard from the brake pedal during light application, in particular when the vehicle is at operating temperature. Technical background: Refer to the video on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2064200/- In the event the noise is the same as shown within the video, the operative should raise a non technical DISS query ensuring a clear video of the issue is attached, the operative should then carry out the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2058512/6 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT and GTC - Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter Does Not Deploy. Condition: Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter does not deploy when expected. Service: Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) relating to the Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter, if DTC’s are not evident conduct the following process. |
| 2058411/4 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Seat belt buckle stop button - Missing, Condition: Seat belt buckle stop button missing Technical Background: The seat belt buckle stop button should be evident as shown in Figure 1. Should the seatbelt be as shown in Figure 2 (Buckle stop button missing OR broken/loose) - Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2052349/7 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Front seatbelt - Diagnostic Trouble Codes 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 - B130474 and/or B130574 |
| 2053348/5 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. W12 Engine management light on - Turbocharger speed sensor DTCs stored. Customer statement / workshop findings; - The engine management light is on. Workshop findings: The customer statement can be reproduced. Either of the following DTCs are stored in address 01 Engine Control Module 1 or address 11 Engine Control Module 2 - P257900: Turbocharger Speed Sensor A - Circuit Range/Performance Or - P259400: Turbocharger Speed Sensor B - Circuit Range/Performance Or - P259500: Turbocharger Speed Sensor B - Circuit low |
| 2064555/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Unusual air suspension behaviour when the vehicle is static. Customer statement / workshop findings Unusual air suspension behaviour when the vehicle is static for example: - Air suspension raising and lowering without request NOTE: Customer complaints regarding hard suspension when driving the vehicle may also be received Technical background. To confirm the issue is as described within the Customer statement refer to the video on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2064555/- In the event that the issue is as shown within the video the instructions within the Measure section should be followed |
| 2064477/2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE. Knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle (Rear axle). 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 TPI 2064477/- In the event the knock/clunk is as shown within the videos the instructions within the Measure section should be followed noting the following: Video number 4 for TPI 2064477/- (on the Bentley Hub) specifically relates to the symptom described within step 3 of the Measure section (Heatshield in contact with the rear differential) |
| 2062016/2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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 Technical background: Debris in the fuel system can lead to a blockage in the low pressure fuel injectors, ultimately causing a cylinder misfire. |
| 2053914/10 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. 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. |
| 2064477/3 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL; STRUCTURE. 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 TPI 2064477/- In the event the knock/clunk is as shown within the videos the instructions within the Measure section should be followed noting the following: Video number 4 for TPI 2064477/- (on the Bentley Hub) specifically relates to the symptom described within step 3 of the Measure section (Heatshield in contact with the rear differential) |
| 2063353/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings: Unable to set the passenger side exterior mirror memory when reversing (as per the instructions within the owner handbook) Production change -Owner handbooks for later vehicles/models will be revised -Amended owner handbooks or addendums will not be available for this particular issue |
| 2051526/8 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings: The chrome brightware strip on the veneer face fascia panel of the Bentley Rotating Display (BRD) may appear to be misaligned with the chrome strips on the passenger and drivers side fascia panels. In addition, the gapping and fit between the veneer face fascia panel of the BRD and the passenger and drivers side fascia panels may differ from one side to the other. The minimum functional gaps between the BRD and the passenger/driver fascia and the switch pack if not maintained can impact on the rotational operation of the BRD unit Technical background: The chrome brightware strip is fixed to the veneer face fascia panel with no separate adjustment and as such can appear to be misaligned. The veneer face fascia panel relies on fixed location pins that may be out of tolerance. Rework the veneer face fascia panel to align the chrome brightware strip and/or the gapping between the BRD and the passenger and drivers side fascia panels. |
| 2055580/7 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. 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. Possible customer complaint. 1. Operational issues 2. Rotating display alignment 3. Grinding noise on operation 4. Rattling noise on operation 5. Squeak/creak on operation 6. Creak/rattle from rotating display whilst driving/uneven operation during rotation |
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