Service bulletins for the 2019 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.
828 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2054599/6 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlamp operation issues. 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 may be evident within the previously mentioned control units, ensure all steps within the Measure section are strictly adhered to |
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| 2058423/4 | 2020-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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) 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 |
| 2060646/1 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GTC - 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 -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 NOTE: Please ensure any other findings or issues relating to the boot are clearly described within the DISS query |
| 2059172/4 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. New Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur - Suspension Warning Lamp. Customer statement/workshop findings Suspension warning lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP). Bentley dynamic ride system: fault - Adapt driving style - See handbook displayed on DIP. Red or yellow Suspension warning lamp illuminated on DIP. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U005600: Vehicle communication BUS D performance, Symptoms 12689537, 12689541 or 12689542 stored within addresss 0074 - Chassis Control, 00D4 Roll Control System 1 or 00D5 Roll Control System 2. Various Suspension related DTCs stored within address 0074 - Chassis Control, 00D4 Roll Control System 1 and 00D5 Roll Control System 2. Technical |
| 2055580/3 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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. |
| 2060596/1 | 2020-10-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. Transmission DTC - U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM 'A'. Customer statement / workshop findings: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM "A" stored within the Transmission Control Unit. Technical background: During Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) brake to stop events, it is possible for the brake pressure to decay at a rate outside of specified parameters, DTC - U040100 50273/C461 Invalid Data Received From ECM/PCM "A" will therefore be stored within the Transmission Control Unit. When the DTC is stored the Customer will not be aware, there will be no warning from the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) and no effect on performance of the vehicle. Measure: If the DTC is found to be stored within the Transmission Control Unit check the status, if it is Passive / Inactive, the DTC should be ignored and no further action taken. If the DTC is Static / Active, then this should be treated as a genuine vehicle fault, analysis and repair of the fault should therefore be carried out. |
| 2060823/1 | 2020-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS. Radio: Reception complaints. Customer statement / workshop findings: All complaints which are related to radio reception issues Technical background: Complaints about the radio reception can have many causes. The radio reception strength/quality at the vehicle location can be an important issue. To process such complaints as effectively as possible it is important to precisely record the circumstances when a complaint occurs. The attached check list is available for this purpose. Please ensure the instructions within the Measure section are strictly adhered to |
| 2060432/1 | 2020-09-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC - 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 One or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored within Engine Control Modules (ECMs) 1 or 2: P04A000: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B P04A000 / P047500: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A P14AB00: Exhaust door control unit mechanical malfunction P049F00: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve B 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. |
| 2059068/2 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. Transmission communication DTC Customer statement/workshop findings: Drive system fault active on DIP (Figure 1) Workshop findings: Various/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 communication based DTCs (Numerous). |
| 2059899/2 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 6250 RPM engine speed warning within the Drivers Instruments Panel (DIP). Customer statement/workshop findings: 6250 RPM engine speed warning in the Drivers Information Panel (DIP) Diagnostic address - 0017 - Drivers Information Panel (DIP) Technical background: A software update has been created to prevent the warning from displaying again |
| 2049586/6 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Misfiring, W12 TSI - Excessive carbon build up cylinder leakage. Customer statement/workshop findings: Customer statement: Emission control warning signal displayed, engine misfire Workshop findings: Event entries in engine control unit relating to cylinder misfires excessive carbon build up to leading to cylinder leakage and spark plug foul Technical background: Deviations in the country-specific fuel specifications can lead to carbon deposits on the injectors. If pronounced these deposits can lead to spark plug fouling, cylinder leakage and fouled injectors all influencing combustion in the cylinder. As a result the above event entries are logged in the engine control unit |
| 2060024/1 | 2020-08-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. DTCs B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply. Customer statement/workshop findings 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 |
| 2060205/1 | 2020-08-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Bentayga - Engine Cooling System - DTC P218100. 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 over time, 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. |
| 2053177/12 | 2020-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Condition: 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 |
| 2053177/11 | 2020-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. 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. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List 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 |
| 2053177/10 | 2020-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Condition: 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 Service: During routine diagnostic interrogation of vehicle systems use the attached document to determine the course of action to be taken. |
| 2059333/1 | 2020-06-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Unable to open, or delay in opening the Driver's or Front passenger door from outside using the door handle (Keyless) Condition: Unable to open, or a delay in opening the driver or passenger front door from the outside of the vehicle when using the door handle (keyless entry) Technical Background: In the event there is a customer complaint regarding the opening of the door from the outside of the vehicle when using the door handle (Keyless entry) please refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058423/2 | 2020-06-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga Speed - Low Oil Pressure Customer statement / workshop findings: Warning on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Oil pressure too low. 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: There have been several Customer complaints of low oil pressure warning displayed on the DIP, DTCs relating to oil pressure may also be stored within the Master ECU. The root cause of the warning and DTCs are not yet fully understood, however, for all complaints so far, changing the engine lubricating oil and engine oil filter normally resolves the concern. |
| 2058424/3 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT and New Continental GTC - Rear quarter glass not fully closing. Customer statement/workshop findings Referring to Figure 1 - During the window and/or door close operation, the front door drop glass closes and seals (Point A) however the rear quarter glass does not fully close and seal (Point B) leaving a gap between the front and rear glass (Point C). |
| 2059068/1 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Transmission communication DTCs (Numerous). Customer statement / workshop findings: Drive system fault active on DIP (Figure 1) Technical background Loose pins within the transmission link loom to Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- connections can lead to communication based DTCs |
| 2058862/1 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. New Continental GT & GTC - Check Engine Lamp - Fuel Pressure Regulation Customer statement / workshop findings Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) One or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored within the Engine Control Unit (ECU). P014800 - Fuel Delivery Error P310B00 - Fuel Rail Pressure regulation Fuel Pressure Outside specification P019100 - Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor A Circuit Range / Performance P018B00 - Fuel Pressure Sensor B Circuit Range / Performance Various Misfire DTCs Technical background With symptoms of Check Engine Lamp Illumination, Poor Engine Running - Misfires accompanied with one or more of the listed DTCs, proceed to follow the information contained within the Measure section. |
| 2051526/4 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Rotating screen alignment 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. 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. |
| 2058837/1 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTCs C135DF0 and/or C12F000 evident within the Steering rack and power steering control unit (J500) Customer statement / workshop findings DTCs C135DF0 and/or C12F000 evident within the Steering rack and power steering control unit (J500) Diagnostic address 44 Technical background Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2058340/1 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT/GTC - Additional Cooling Pump - Diagnostic Trouble Code Customer statement / workshop findings Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP). Fault code P26F500: Coolant pump C control circuit low stored within the Engine Control Unit (ECU). Technical background Note: Applicable only to vehicles without Park Heater. It is possible for the Additional Coolant Pump to corrode internally resulting in an electrical short circuit, MIL illumination and a fault code stored within the ECU. Measure Vehicles with a build date earlier than 15/07/2019 that have fault code P26F500: Coolant pump C control circuit low stored within the ECU require the Additional Coolant Pump to be exchanged for the new series production part - 06D.121.601. The Additional Coolant Pump must be replaced in conjunction with a new design mounting bracket, see Parts information for details. |
| 2057962/2 | 2020-03-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC's B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 Measure: Referring to Figure 1 - Replace the back up battery for emergency supply (Point A) |
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