Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
813 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
| 2061064/1 | 2020-11-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Secondary air injection - Missing ODIS data. Customer statement / workshop findings: Not all data for the secondary air injection operation is available when using ODIS Technical background: Data is only available for four of the eight secondary air monitors on each cylinder bank therefore some test plans and related tasks are not currently available |
| 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 |
| 2060646/2 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. 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 |
| 2054229/4 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Reverse camera image - Blurred. Customer statement / workshop findings: Reverse camera image on the infotainment screen is blurred, fogging is also noticeable on the inside of the reverse camera lens Technical background: Water ingress into the holder of the reverse camera can cause temporary fogging of the camera lens which may result in a blurred reverse camera image within the Infotainment screen The ingress is due to a displaced foam seal around the edge of the camera holder |
| 2058176/2 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Sun visor mirror cracked. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or passenger sun visor mirror cracked/broken Technical background Refer to Measure section of this TPI Measure: A clash can occur with the sun visor and the front seat (folded in forward most position) potentially resulting in a cracked mirror. On VIN applicable vehicles there is a software change in place (SC 19/22) to reduce the occurrence but does not completely eliminate it. |
| 2052431/4 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 2058512/4 | 2020-11-06. 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. |
| 2054635/5 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Fluid leak from front air spring. Customer statement / workshop findings: Fluid leak from the base (Figure 1) and/or the top (Figure 2) of the front air spring/s. Technical background: The fluid shown in Figures 1 and 2 is assembly fluid residue. The fluid is applied to various internal components of the air spring during manufacture. Refer to all instructions within the Measure section. |
| 2056276/2 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bang & Olufsen - BeoSonic sound settings reset after ignition cycle. Customer statement / workshop findings: The BeoSonic sound settings are lost when the ignition is turned off. Technical background: Incorrect software in the Sound system control module. |
| 2051748/8 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. New Continental GT - Wind noises. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer statement: Wind noises at high speeds Workshop findings: Wind noises apparent at high speeds due to window glass settings/incorrectly fitted seals Technical background: Possible wind noises in the following areas shown in Figure 1 |
| 2052496/3 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 |
| 2052208/5 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT - Ski hatch difficult to latch/unlatch. Customer statement / workshop findings: The ski hatch lock is difficult to unlock and lock, the remote control key blade feels like it is jammed and cannot be turned easily or cannot be turned at all when inserted into the ski hatch lock Technical background: Due to tight tolerances the ski hatch mechanism fouls the upper ski hatch trim when closed/locked. The close proximity of the mechanism in relation to the hatch trim when closed/locked can create difficulty in opening/unlocking the hatch In the event the hatch cannot be unlocked/opened and the key is jammed, refer to Measure section - procedures 1 and 2 Refer to procedure 2 only if the ski hatch is open or can be opened |
| 2052092/4 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT - Door 'soft close' functionality. Customer statement / workshop findings: Correct functionality and restrictions of the door soft close system need to be understood to prevent unnecessary customer complaints |
| 2051726/4 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. New Continental GT brake squeal. Customer statement / workshop findings: Possible brake squeal in certain conditions. Technical background: A dynamically adjusted high-performance brake system is fitted on the new Continental GT for a high braking performance and an appropriate pedal feel. As a result of this braking performance brake noises or vibrations from the brake system cannot be completely ruled out under certain unfavourable environmental or driving conditions. Measure: Upon customer complaint, raise a DISS technical query and provide a noise recording using Chassis Ear Kit WT 10437 |
| 2060652/2 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. New Continental GT - 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 |
| 2051712/5 | 2020-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES. New Continental GT 48V anti-roll bar cable routing. Customer statement/workshop findings: The 48 volt electrical supply cable looks as if it is trapped between the cross brace and transmission heat shield but is the correct condition. Measure: The 48 volt supply cable (1 ) to the anti-roll bar may appear to be trapped between the front subframe and the engine undersheet (arrows). See Figure 1.ectrical supply cable looks as if it is trapped between the cross brace and transmission heat shield but is the correct condition |
| 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 |
| 2059333/2 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Unable to open, or delay in opening the Drivers or Front passenger door from outside using the door handle (Keyless). Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
| 2057947/3 | 2020-11-05. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. TPMS Warning light - DTC U012700 evident. Customer statement / workshop findings Customer statement: Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on within the DIP Technical background: DTC U012700 evident within Address 0019 Gateway Measure: 1) Replace the Tyre pressure control module and bracket (Figure 1) - Refer to Rep.Gr 44 |
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