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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| 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. |
| 2063729/2 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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. |
| 2051562/7 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 Volt Battery test instruction 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 |
| 2051526/7 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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. |
| 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. |
| 2050334/7 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Ticking noise from engine bay. Customer statement / workshop findings: Ticking noise emanating from rear of Bank 1 cylinder head Technical background: Noise from failed vacuum pump. Measure: A specific vacuum pump failure is known to create a ticking noise. This ticking noise, on initial inspection, is easily misinterpreted as a fault in the valve train or fuel injector, when in reality it is more likely to be produced by a defective vacuum pump. Therefore always ensure that this type of noise is identified precisely using a stethoscope. Specifically use the stethoscope to check the vacuum pump located at the rear of Bank 1 cylinder head, when this is found to be the origin of the noise then change the vacuum pump and retest. |
| 2049586/8 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; 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. Measure: - Follow the Misfire best practice TPI 2051187 in order to confirm that the root cause of the misfire is excessive cylinder carbonisation leading to excessive cylinder leakage/fouling |
| 2036678/4 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: Audio output from speakers is distorted Technical background: There have been instances where door speakers have been changed under warranty for the complaint of sound distortion, yet when tested by ourselves and the supplier, no fault could be found with the returned unit. Production change: All speakers are subjected to a dynamic test and the individual results recorded for future reference |
| 2051524/3 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT - Adjustable rear spoiler fails to operate. Customer statement / workshop findings: Adjustable rear spoiler fails to operate Technical background: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) logged in the Aerodynamics Control Unit (Address 6B) - The DTC is B18AC19 Motor for rear spoiler drive 1 Current High |
| 2051519/9 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC operation issues/HVAC Motor defect DTCs logged. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC operation issues and HVAC motor defect (DTCs) evident within address 08 Climatronic control unit, the DTCs can be static or sporadic (Intermittent) The Event memory entries (DTCs) shown within the Header data of this TPI are included as examples Technical background: The HVAC motors can become defective causing HVAC operational issues IMPORTANT: The following instructions should only be carried out on receipt of a valid customer complaint Or The operative is conducting EB28 or EB29 and issues are evident |
| 2051511/6 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Mood lighting. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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. |
| 2051219/6 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. W12 TSI Camshaft Phaser Position Related DTC. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer reporting Emission Control Warning Indicator displayed. Engine running rough. |
| 2051187/6 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfire. Measure: 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. |
| 2033864/6 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Customer statement / workshop findings: Unable to remove Accessory valve caps, Figure 1 shows an example of the caps. Technical background: We have observed instances where the caps have been difficult to remove once fitted, the issue is caused by corrosion. The valve stem itself is made from aluminium and the accessory valve caps are chromium plated brass, it is possible under certain environmental conditions, particularly winter road salt, for corrosion to take place between these dissimilar metals. Measure: The solution is to apply a thin smear of silicon-based grease, such as Dow Corning high vacuum grease, to the external threads of the valve stem prior to fitting the accessory valve cap. Grease should be applied any time the cap is removed and grease is not evident |
| 2028808/5 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service info: Engine oil Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine oil level requires top up between services Technical background: The use of the correct oil for each engine type is critical for its continued performance, reliability and ultimately warranty. The workshop manual should always be the first point of reference, ensuring the correct lubricant is used for each specific model year and engine type Should oil be required the parts catalogue must be referred to ensuring the correct VIN is always used when ordering |
| 2056407/3 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION. Running gear - Noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system |
| 2061857/3 | 2021-10-04. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlamp switch - Inoperative/Not illuminated - DTC U110B00 within 09-Central Electrics (BCM1) Customer statement: Headlamp switch - Inoperative/Not illuminated Workshop findings: DTC U110B00within 09-CentralElectrics (BCM1), Figure in attachment -Yellow warning light / message within the DIP(Adaptive Lighting Fault) NOTE: Some lighting functionalities can in some cases be lost for example: -Rear fog light activation -All weather lighting mode activation -Head lamps default to dipped beam however high beam will still activate manually NOTE: Recycling the ignition will not resolve the problem Technical background: The issue will not occur when the ignition is on and/or the vehicle is being driven. It occurs as the headlamp switch goes into a “sleep” state after ignition is Switched OFF, the issue is then evident to the driver when the ignition is next switched ON. |
| 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 |
| 2064338/1 | 2021-09-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Warning light illuminated within the DIP - DTC C103711 - Evident within Address 74. Customer statement / workshop findings: Air suspension warning light within the DIP Workshop findings: The DTC shown below is evident within address 74 - C103711 - Right rear level control system sensor Short circuit to Ground Technical background: Previous instances have highlighted the following after inspection: - Broken wires - Kinked wiring - Loose Rear Right Height sensor G77connection - Defective Rear Right Height sensor G77 Measure: Conduct the following checks: - Rear Right Height sensor (G77) connection Visual and pull check - Referring to Figure 1 - Perform a wiring integrity check between sensor (G77) and J775 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 2061999/1 | 2021-08-07. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS; WHEELS. Tyre Presssure Monitoring System - Transmitter replacement - 433 MHz (SC 21/25). Technical background Incorrect coding within the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) transmitters The incorrect coding prevents the TPMS control unit from determining the rotational direction of the transmitters Remedy Replacement of all four TPMS transmitters - Front left - Front right - Rear left - Rear right |
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