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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| 2062184/2 | 2021-09-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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). Measure: Carry out a full inspection of the (Electronic Parking Brake EPB) system including the following components: - Right and left hand (EPB) Actuators - Right and left hand rear brake shoes (EPB) |
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| 2064200/1 | 2021-09-04. 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. |
| 2064358/1 | 2021-09-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Air suspension Warning Lamp - Combination of DTCs evident within address 74. Customer statement: Air suspension warning lamp illuminated within the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Workshop findings: Combination or multiple DTCs see the examples shown below of current known faults. Technical background: Broken, damaged, dislodged and disconnected air suspension air spring connectors have been evident result in open circuit DTCs |
| 2053348/4 | 2021-09-04. 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 |
| 2063926/1 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. New Continental GTC - Header flap - Cord replacement (SC21/24). Technical background: The right and left hand convertible header flaps are operated by individual cords. A small batch of header flap cords were manufactured out of specification (to short) During operation, the out of specification cords pull against the eyelet, this can result in damaged/broken eyelets (Figure 1) the cord then becomes detached from the flap, resulting in a clash condition between the flap and the top of the header trim panel. |
| 2063992/1 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. New Continental GTC - Wind noise between 50 - 70 mph - Above the driver/front passengers head. Customer statement / workshop findings: When the convertible roof is closed, wind noise can be heard above drivers/front passengers head, when driving at approximately 50-70 mph Technical background: The issue in some cases can be related to the roof frame seal |
| 2061171/5 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT/GTC and New Flying Spur - 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 with symptom code 2636 - 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 |
| 2063678/1 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. P245000 - EVAP System Switching Valve A Performance/Stuck Open DTC logged - V8 Kovomo. Customer Statement: Emission control system warning light illuminated within the DIP. Workshop findings: DTC P245000 - EVAP System Switching Valve A Performance/Stuck Open - With symptom code 11952 Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2062259/2 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Air suspension warning light within the DIP - DTCs P089200 - C104707 - C103B13 - Evident within Address 74. Customer statement / workshop findings: Air suspension warning light within the DIP Workshop findings: One or a combination of the DTCs shown below are evident within address 74 - P089200 - Symptom Code 3145792 - TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Intermittent (Level Control Valves Open Circuit) - C103B13 - 3145909 - Solenoid for level control system Open circuit - C104707 - 3211279 - Level control valves mechanical malfunction Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2061171/6 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT/GTC and New Flying Spur - 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 with symptom code 2636 - 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. |
| 2061536/2 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. 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. 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 A technical DISS query should be raised by the retailer to highlight the issue described is evident. |
| 2055846/4 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment screen turns red sporadically. Customer statement / workshop findings: Infotainment screen turns red sporadically. Technical background: A technical DISS query should be raised by the retailer to highlight the issue described is evident Refer to Measure section of this TPI. Measure: Reset the Infotainment system as follows: - Press and hold the volume rotary switch (Figure 2) for 10 seconds |
| 2061537/2 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment home screen - Loading messages visible on start up in multiple tiles. Customer statement / workshop findings: Upon start-up of the Home screen, loading messages can be seen in some or all of the tiles. Technical background: A delay when loading tiles is normal, this is due to the amount of external data that is required to load each individual tile, including multiple pages of external data that can be associated with each individual tile. Some tiles will naturally take longer to load than others. For example, APPS, NAVIGATION and MEDIA are likely to have a greater delay in loading than other tiles this is due to the amount of external data required to display the relevant information. |
| 2063953/1 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ACC Unavailable - Warning within the DIP - Numerous DTCs within address 003. Customer statement - ACC Unavailable - Warning within the DIP. Technical background In the event the symptom and one or more of the afore mentioned DTCs are evident, the operative should refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI The DTCs refer to the Electronic stability control unit -J104- |
| 2063954/1 | 2021-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine warning light illuminated within the DIP during acceleration - DTC P029900 evident - W12 TSI only Customer statement: Engine warning light and max engine speed 4000 rpm warning evident within the DIP during acceleration - Warning on DIP first appears when accelerating (During boost) Workshop findings: DTC P029900 evident within the engine control unit/s Technical background: One of the turbochargers may not be achieving full boost, the issue can be related to a poor connection between the applicable boost pressure valve vacuum solenoid and the signal wire to the applicable Engine Control Module (ECM) leading to a lack of vacuum supplied to the waste- gate when under load In the event the afore mentioned symptoms are evident the operative should refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI in conjunction with Rep.Gr 21 - Boost pressure valve vacuum solenoid (to assist identifying the component location) |
| 2052394/13 | 2021-08-06. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings 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 |
| 2052394/12 | 2021-08-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Driver/Passenger door latch creak on close. Customer statement / workshop findings 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 |
| 2063729/1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Fitment of control modules from donor vehicles for test purposes. Customer statement / workshop findings: Refer to the Technical background section before considering the fitment of control modules from donor vehicles for test purposes Technical background: If an issue is suspected for one of the control modules listed below: - Onboard supply control unit (J519) - Convenience system central control unit (J393) - Data bus diagnostics interface (J533) - Control unit 1 for Information Electronics (J794) - Control unit in dash panel insert (J285) - Emergency call module control unit (J949) The fitment of donor parts from another vehicle is not advisable and only possible if approved from Product Support via an open DISS query. The donor of parts should only be used as a temporary test VERY IMPORTANT: The ODIS replace routine MUST NOT be carried out under any circumstances |
| 2063651/1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Tyre tread/sidewall crack(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Cracks evident in the sidewall and/or tread pattern (See the examples in Figures 1 and 2 showing cracks within the tread pattern). The issue is mainly evident on vehicles with very low usage This is a result of the tyre compound hardening due to the following: - Tyre age - Tyre pressure not adjusted to specification - Low mileage/vehicle usage - Vehicle storage conditions |
| 2051526/6 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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. |
| 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 |
| 2052431/6 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 2058423/6 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. New Continental GT / GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga Speed - Low Oil Pressure Warning During Early Vehicle Life. Condition: 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). Service: VERY IMPORTANT: Prior to conducting the onward instructions, the following symptoms MUST be evident - Warning on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) Oil pressure too low And/or - 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) Should any of the afore mentioned not be evident and the symptoms cannot be reproduced. No further action should be taken unless the issue can be reproduced or demonstrated by the customer In the event the symptom/s are evident please conduct the onward Diagnosis Instructions |
| 2063354/1 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. V8 Kovomo - Whining noise - Front of the engine at idle speed. Customer statement / workshop findings: Erratic whining noises from the front of the engine at idle speed. Workshop findings: The irregular knocking noises can be assigned to the front of the engine. There are no further complaints (such as poor engine or engine cooling system performance, event entries, etc.) Technical background: Refer to the video on the Bentley hub referencing TPI 2063354/- In the event the whining noise is as within the video, please refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2061051/2 | 2021-06-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Loss of the HVAC temperature memory setting after an ignition cycle Customer statement / workshop findings: Loss of the HVAC temperature memory setting after an ignition cycle Technical background: A software update for address 08 Air conditioning control unit is now available |
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