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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| 2053177/16 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; 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 operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2053177/- The document (loaded onto the Hub) 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 document (loaded onto the Hub) regarding the DTC description and actions (if any) which should be conducted |
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| 2052496/4 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. New Continental GT - Spurious Mood lighting DTCs. Customer statement / workshop findings: Upon interrogation of the vehicle fault memory spurious DTCs can be logged in 09 Central Electrics relating to the Mood lighting system The lamp is fully functional and there is no customer complaint Technical background: The DTCs are currently under investigation within the factory. Measure: If the illumination is operating correctly and there is no customer complaint then the code can be ignored as it has no effect on the function of the lamp Do not replace the lamp if it is functioning correctly. |
| 2050542/5 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EQUIPMENT. Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer statement: 1. The lenses of the headlights (illustration 1a) /front fog lamps (illustration 1b) are steamed up/damp from the inside with minor drips. or 2. Water is in the headlight (illustration 2a) / front fog lamp (illustration 2b), big drips. Technical background 1. Damp air settles on the inner lens of the headlights/fog lamps, with recognisable misting in certain weather conditions (comparable with the steaming up of spectacle lenses when entering a warm room in winter or of the bathroom mirror after a shower). 2. Leak on the headlights/front fog lamps. For example through open covers, a damaged seal of the cap or similar. |
| 2060646/3 | 2021-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. 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 Do Not submit or update the DISS query unless ALL information (as previously requested) is attached |
| 2052431/5 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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 |
| 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 |
| 2061171/2 | 2021-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT/GTC V8 Kovomo - Fuel Pressure Regulation. Customer statement / workshop findings Check Engine Lamp illuminated within the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) with one or multiple DTCs as detailed below: - P310B00 Low Fuel Pressure Regulation - P014800 Fuel Deliver Error - P019100 Fuel Rail pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Misfire DTCs There may be multiple DTCs and symptoms present due to fuel pressure regulation or fuel supply issues Technical background In the event the customer complaint relates to the following: - Customer experienced poor start up - proceed with the remaining instructions NOTE: The operative must gather information regarding the Customer experience regarding when the issue occurred for example: Pre- conditions, warning lights and driveability at time issue occurred, details when the vehicle was last refuelled and the grade of fuel used The operative must now use the information contained within the Measure section to determine the correct analysis and repair procedure |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2060120/3 | 2021-03-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. Convertible hood cannot close - Header trim flap eyelet broken. Customer statement / workshop findings: Convertible hood cannot close/latch due to a broken eyelet. The eyelet is part of the trim flap assembly (Figure 1) Technical background: A kit of parts to replace the right and left hand trim flaps is now available (Figure 2) NOTE: The trim flaps should be replaced in pairs |
| 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) |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2060120/2 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. Convertible hood cannot close - Temporary repair solution - Header trim flap eyelet broken. Customer statement/workshop findings: Convertible hood cannot close/latch due to a broken eyelet. The eyelet is part of the header trim flap (Figure 1) Technical background: CAUTION: The Operative MUST ensure that all interior/exterior trim assemblies are suitably protected. Warranty payments will not be considered under any circumstances for any damage Option 1 - Manually assist the flap to allow the hood to fully close and latch as shown in the video within the Bentley Hub reference TPI 2060120/- Great care must be taken when conducting the manual assist procedure |
| 2055580/4 | 2020-11-06. 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. Measure: Follow the below instructions that relates to your customer complaint. |
| 2055846/3 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment screen turns red sporadically. Customer statement/workshop findings: Infotainment screen turns red sporadically (Figure 1) Technical background: Refer to Measure section of this TPI |
| 2055772/3 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery conditioner inoperative. Customer statement / workshop findings: Technical background: Corrosion on the contact surfaces of the charger socket and charger lead. If the charging socket or charger lead are wet when the charger is connected this can cause corrosion on the contacts. Measure: Check for corrosion on the contact surfaces of both the charger socket and charger lead. |
| 2053170/6 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Gear shift optimisation procedure - W12 TSI only. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer reporting dissatisfaction with transmission shift quality in various driving conditions Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non- approved aftermarket modifications conducted including the modification of the engine control modules ( chip tuning) Should any aftermarket modifications be found, the Retailer must make Product Support aware by raising a DISS query to report the details of the modification, you must then await feedback from Product Support before conducting any further repairs relating to the shift quality complaint Technical background: IMPORTANT: To allow the engine and transmission to adapt to the customers driving style the vehicle MUST either have covered at least 1000 miles/1600 Km or must have been used over a six week period (which ever occurs first) before carrying out the instructions within this TPI |
| 2058411/2 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS. Seat belt buckle stop button - Missing. Customer statement / workshop findings: Seat belt buckle stop button missing Technical background: The seat belt buckle stop button should be evident as shown in Figure 1 |
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