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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| 2059489/2 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; SEAT BELTS. New Cont GT & GTC V8 - Start-Stop System Inhibit - Driver's Seat Belt Start/Stop system inhibit - Drivers seatbelt unfastened. Customer statement / workshop findings: The Start/Stop system functions with the drivers seat belt not fastened although the Owners handbook states that the drivers seat belt must be fastened for the Start/Stop system to function. Technical background On all 202 0model year vehicles specified with a V8 engine, the Start/Stop system will function with the drivers seat belt not fastened although the Owners handbook states the drivers seat belt must be fastened for the Start/Stop system to work, the system in this scenario is functioning correctly. Due to a change to one of the system inhibits, the 2021 model year Owners handbooks will be updated to confirm the Start/Stop system will work with the seat belt unfastened. |
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| 2062884/3 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Blind spot monitors not functional DTCC1114F3 logged in address 003C or 00CF. Customer statement: Blind spot monitors (Wing mirror illuminations) are not functional in conjunction with sporadic Bentley assist warnings present in the DIP. Workshop findings: Master or slave rear radars are not fitted correctly (unclipped or poorly installed). Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1114F3 - Lane change assistance control module restricted view, logged with address 003C or 00CF. Technical background: As per the Workshop findings section, the operative should review the Theory of operation chapter for the Rear radar. Production change: All VINs post SCBCX13S4MC086559 are to specification. |
| 2062873/2 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Suspension Warning Lamp DTCs C134911 and/or C134B11 evident in address 74. Customer statement / workshop findings: Suspension warning lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) appeared when changing the Drive dynamics mode using the rotary switch on the front centre console: For example - When changing from Bentley to Sport mode. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C134911 and/or C134B11 Valve 1 for auxiliary volume 2Short circuit to Ground (GND) evident within address 0074. Technical background: The issue is a result of the incorrect operation of the front air spring damper (right and/or left) between the internal chambers 1 and 2. |
| 2053429/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Emission control system lamp illuminated - DTC P044100 evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: Emission control system warning lamp illuminated (Figure 1) within the Driver Information Panel (DIP) in conjunction with DTC - P044100: EVAP Emission Contr.Sys.Incorrect Purge Flow - logged within one or both engine control modules. Technical background: Should DTC P044100: EVAP Emission Contr.Sys.Incorrect Purge Flow be evident (static or intermittent) within one or both Engine control modules please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2053428/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE. Vibration noise from the powertrain when park or neutral is selected. Customer statement / workshop findings: Vibration/Tizzing noise from the powertrain area when the vehicle is in Park or Neutral, the noise typically disappears in Drive Technical background: The noise is caused by contact between the transmission cooler pipes and the front subframe |
| 2053351/7 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STRUCTURE. Buzzing noise from engine area. Customer statement / workshop findings Workshop findings: Buzzing noise heard at idle from the sump area when the vehicle is elevated on a workshop ramp. The noise cannot be heard from inside the cabin or outside of the vehicle in normal circumstances. Technical background: A buzzing noise can be generated by the oil pump when the engine is running at idle. Measure: Test a comparable vehicle with the same Engine derivative. If the same noise is apparent on the comparable vehicle and no oil pressure warnings or relevant DTCs are stored then the noise can be considered a characteristic of the vehicle and no further action should be taken. |
| 2052394/14 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Driver/Passenger door latch creak on close. Condition: 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 |
| 2052431/7 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD; 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 |
| 2057978/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment. Customer statement / workshop findings Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil requires topping up between services. Technical background: In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified running-in periods consume more oil during the running-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the running-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual for specific running-in procedures. Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at which the engine is operated, ambient temperature and road conditions. Additional factors are the amount of oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue, and the oxidation level of the oil. Certain driving conditions may negatively influence the rate of oil consumption. This can occur while the vehicle is operated in city driving conditions, for example: stop and go traffic with extended idle periods |
| 2052349/6 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Front seatbelt - Diagnostic Trouble Codes - B130474 and/or B130574. Condition: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) evident in Address: 0015 System name: 15 - Airbag Control Module B130474: Left front seat belt tensioner control module Actuator deviated B130574: Right front seat belt tensioner control module Actuator deviated The DTCs can be evident if the occupant uses a dummy seat belt buckle, the occupant may use the dummy seat belt buckle to prevent a warning light or audible warnings Technical Background: Dummy seat belt buckles of any description MUST NOT be used under any circumstances, Figure 1 shows an example of a dummy seat belt buckle. |
| 2063029/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. EPB fault warning within the DIP - DTCs stored in address 03 - C100C01 and C1246F9. Customer statement / workshop findings: EPB fault warning within the DIP with one or both DTCs as listed below: C100C01: Electro-mechanical parking brake button electrical error And/or C1246F9: Electromechanical parking brake Button interruption. |
| 2061051/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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. |
| 2059651/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEATS; EQUIPMENT. New Continental GTC - Heated Armrest - De-activates. Customer statement / workshop findings: Sporadic operation of Armrest Heating: Armrest Heating does not remain selected on the Infotainment Touch Screen. Technical background: If Armrest Heating is selected on the Infotainment Touch Screen it should remain configured as a preference. When a Controller Area Network (CAN) shutdown occurs the Armrest Heating selection box becomes unticked and has to be manually reselected to enable Armrest Heating functionality. Armrest Heating selection box becomes unticked every time a CAN shutdown occurs. NOTE: A software update for address 08 Air conditioning control unit is now available. Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. Note: Heated Armrest is active when seat heating is on. |
| 2060205/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Cooling System - DTC P218100 - V8 Kovomo Customer statement / workshop findings: Emission Control Lamp illuminated on Driver Instrument Panel. The time to reach the correct engine coolant operating temperature has increased. Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC) P218100 -Cooling System Performance is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), the vehicle warm up time is longer when compared to other vehicles of the same type. Technical background: It is possible for the engine coolant Thermostat to corrode overtime, this corrosion is due to an adverse reaction of the Thermostat material with the engine coolant. The corrosion and subsequent build-up of debris prevents the correct operation of the thermostat when closing, resulting in over cooling. The ECM triggers a DTC when the target engine temperature is outside of the specified parameter. |
| 2060446/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; SUSPENSION; STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Clicking noise from the front wheels when conducting a static lock to lock steering manoeuvre Customer statement / workshop findings: Clicking noise from the front wheels whilst performing a static lock to lock steering manoeuvre Technical background: Verify that the customer complaint matches the video within the Bentley Hub Reference TPI Transaction number 2060446/- The operative MUST ensure that all similar symptom TPIs are checked to ensure the fault is exactly as described |
| 2060432/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. One or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored within Engine Control Modules (ECMs) 1 or 2 (Depending on model type) P04A000: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve P04A000 / P047500: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve A P14AB00: Exhaust door control unit mechanical malfunction P049F00: Exhaust Pressure Control Valve "B |
| 2062257/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. Keyless door entry does not work - Front Outside Door Handle - Touch Sensor DTC present within address 0046 Customer statement: Keyless entry does not work Workshop findings: Front Outside Door Handle Touch Sensor open circuit DTCs present within address 0046 |
| 2061972/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Styling specification - New Continental GT and GTC - Mulliner specification Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer request to install the fitment of the styling specification to 21 Model year Mulliner variants of the New Continental GT and New Continental GTC Technical background: The fitment of the styling specification to the Mulliner variant of the New Continental GT and New Continental GTC is not certified for this vehicle type. |
| 2062626/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; 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. |
| 2058411/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS. Seat belt buckle stop button - Missing Customer statement / workshop findings: Seat belt buckle stop button missing Measure: Replace the affected seatbelt assembly |
| 2059068/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN. Transmission communication DTC's (Numerous) - W12 engine Customer statement: Drive system fault active on DIP Workshop findings: Various and/or numerous Transmission control module (TCM) communication DTCs logged Technical background: Loose pins within the transmission link harness to the Mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox -J743- connections can lead to various transmission communication and hardware based DTCs |
| 2061369/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine overheating -Warning on theDIP-V8Kovomo 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 from the coolant pump is interrupted in the warm-up phase by the solenoid valve 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 |
| 2061536/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Customer statement / workshop findings: Upon start-up of the Infotainment system, the home screen appears stuck in the Initializing 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 and 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. |
| 2058837/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. DTC's C135DF0 and/or C12F000 evident within the Steering rack and power steering control unit (J500) Customer statement / workshop findings: DTC's C135DF0 and/or C12F000 evident within the Steering rack and power steering control unit (J500) Diagnostic address 44 Referring to Figure 1 Check and confirm the Software version number is 2110 - Should the Software version number be at 2110 the operative should conduct Section 1 of this TPI - Should the Software version number be one of the versions shown below, the operative should conduct Section 2 of this TPI |
| 2063953/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. ACC Unavailable - Warning within the DIP - Numerous DTC's within address 003 Customer statement: ACC Unavailable - Warning within the DIP Workshop findings: One or a combination of the following DTCs and symptom codes are evident within address 003 - P191F00 – 4538626 - Pressure sensor for brake booster Electrical malfunction (Front Right Corner Pressure Sensor Fault) - C054100 – 4538624 - Brake Pressure Sensor "B" Range/Performance (Rear left Pressure Sensor Fault) - C054200 – 4538880 - Brake Pressure Sensor "B" Circuit Low (Rear left Pressure Sensor Fault) |
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