Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
905 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
| 2058512/3 | 2020-05-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT and GTC - Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter Does Not Deploy. Customer statement / workshop findings: Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter does not deploy when expected. Measure: Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) relating to the Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter, if DTCs are not evident conduct the following process. |
| 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 |
| 2058512/2 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT and GTC - Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter Does Not Deploy Customer statement / workshop findings: Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter does not deploy when expected. Measure Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) relating to the Front Passenger Safety Belt Presenter, if DTCs are not evident conduct the following process. |
| 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 |
| 2059124/1 | 2020-04-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Technical background: New Continental GT Software update required to the engine control module and transmission control module Bentayga Software update required to the transmission control module Please ensure the operative uses the applicable SVM code for the correct vehicle type Remedy: Software update required for the applicable control modules depending on vehicle type |
| 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) |
| 2055254/2 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Top view/Rear view camera - guidelines not visible Condition: Guidelines not showing on display screen when reverse gear selected Technical Background: Due to legal requirements, changes have been made to the visibility of guidelines in the Top view and Rear view camera systems on all vehicles built from May 2018 in the following regions: USA Canada Mexico Puerto Rico On the Top view camera system the guidelines are not visible on first reverse gear selection after engine start, the guidelines are visible on the second selection and thereon after. If the PDC button is pressed the guidelines are always visible. On the Rear view camera system the guidelines are never visible. |
| 2056950/3 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. New Continental GT / GTC - Telephone interference Customer statement / workshop findings When using a mobile telephone via a Bluetooth connection the audio quality is poor due to interference Technical background Customer complaint of poor audio quality due to interference when using a mobile telephone via a Bluetooth connection, the original right hand side (Passenger) microphone should be replaced for an omni-directional microphone, a software update to 5F - Infotainment control unit 1 must also be conducted after the replacement microphone is fitted |
| 2058173/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 2058424/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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) Measure: Retailers should advise customers to pull and hold the front window switch up manually (until the affected window is closed) the window close function should return when the customer exits the vehicle and closes the door Alternatively Close the windows by using the convenience close feature if fitted and active (Refer to Owners handbook) Or should the vehicle not have the convenience close feature Open and then immediately close the front door - Check and confirm the quarter glass window now automatically closes. |
| 2058423/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer statement / workshop findings: Warning on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Oil pressure too low. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P052400: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low 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, a DTC for low oil pressure is also stored in the Master Engine Control Unit. The root cause of the warning and DTC are not yet fully understood, however for all complaints so far changing the engine lubricating oil and engine oil filter has resolved the concern. |
| 2057947/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. TIRES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; WHEELS. Condition Customer statement: Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on within the DIP Technical Background: DTC U012700 evident within Address 0019 Gateway Service: 1) Replace the Tyre pressure control module and bracket (Figure 1) - Refer to Rep.Gr 44 |
| 2055580/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Technical Background: Follow the measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint. Service: Follow the below instructions that relates to your customer complaint. 1. Operational issues 2. Rotating display alignment 3. Grinding noise on operation 4. Rattling noise on operation 5. Squeak/creak on operation |
| 2051187/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Condition: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical Background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. Service: The following TPI should be carried out sequentially to ensure the root cause and analysis of the concern are identified without unnecessary work or repetitive actions taking place. |
| 2055036/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: 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. |
| 2051511/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Mood lighting strip fixed on one colour regardless of which colour scheme is selected or not illuminated at all Technical Background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI Service: 1) Check the integrity of the applicable mood light strip electrical circuit - Refer to Elsa pro wiring diagrams 2) Check the mood light strip electrical connections are correctly made to the affected mood lighting strips, if not connected correctly refit and confirm connection and retest 3) Should the connector or mood light strip be found to be damaged, replace the mood lighting strip Refer to Elsa pro Rep.Gr 96 - Mood lighting strips - To remove and fit |
| 2054599/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 2055846/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: Infotainment screen turns red sporadically (Figure 1). Technical Background: Refer to Measure section of this TPI. Service: Reset the Infotainment system as follows: Press and hold the volume rotary switch (Figure 2) for 10 seconds |
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