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Service bulletins for the 2023 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.

541 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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Bulletins, newest first
2067418.22023-01-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Bentley Brand Name Lettering is no Longer Applied to the Rear Callipers (vehicles specified with iron brakes) Customer Statement: -The rear brake callipers do not have the brand name lettering (Bentley) applied to the rear brake callipers however -The front brake callipers do have the brand name lettering (Bentley) applied to the front brake callipers
2068609.22023-01-06. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE. Rear Lamp Gap/Profile and Alignment Customer Statement: -Rear lamp gap/profile appears to be out of specification -Raise a technical DISS query
2068609.12023-01-06. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE. Rear Lamp Gap/Profile and Alignment Customer Statement: -Rear lamp gap/profile appears to be out of specification Technical Background: -Due to the design and fitment of the rear lights in relation to the surrounding components the operative must refer to the applicable Rep. Gr to confirm if the gap/profile of the rear lamps is to specification before conducting any adjustments or before raising a technical DISS query.
2068455.12023-01-06. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Grease Evident at the Front Lower Ball Joint Bellows Technical Background: -During service work and/or other repairs, a loss of grease can be detected from the front axle lower ball joint on one or both lower ball join bellows
2068648.12023-01-06. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Front Seatbelt - DTCs - B130474 and/or B130574 Customer Statement: -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
2051893.42023-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Overheat Condition - DTC logged for air in the system or DTC P218100 - Cooling System Performance with Symptom code 8113 Customer Statement: -Engine coolant overheat condition
2065919.52023-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Coolant Leaking from the Mechanical Coolant Pump - Low Coolant Level Warning - Engine Overheating - DTC's Evident Customer Statement: -Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump -Coolant witness marks on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump -Low coolant level warning displayed within the DIP -Engine Overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with Symptom Code 8113
2064679.42023-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Oil Leaking from Tell Tale Hole - CDA Actuator Fixings or Fuel Rail Fixings or Vacuum Assembly Fixings - V8 Kovomo Customer Statement: -CDA activation/deactivation solenoid fixings -Fuel rail fixings
2060205.42023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Cooling System Over Cooling - DTC P218100 - V8 Kovomo Customer Statement: -Emission control lamp illuminated on the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) -The time to reach the correct engine coolant operating temperature has increased
2061369.42023-01-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine Overheating - Warning on the DIP - V8 Kovomo Customer Statement: -Customer reports an engine overheat warning within the DIP -Engine overheating -Unusual cooling farm operation at high temperatures -There are no obvious signs of coolant leaks both internally and externally
2068946.12023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Bentley Dynamic Ride System Warning Deployed - DTC P0B2500: Hybrid/EV Battery (A) Voltage Low Stored Customer Statement: -Bentley Dynamic Ride System: fault displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP) Technical Background: -Possible internal fault with super capacitor. refer to the measure section of this TPI
2063855.52023-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST. DTC B17B801 and/or B17B804 - Evident within address 0019 and/or DTC U112300 evident in 00A5 Customer Statement: -Lane Assist and/or Traffic Assist are not functional
2053348.102023-01-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. W12 Engine Management Light On- Turbocharger Speed Sensor DTCs Stored Workshop Findings: -One or a combination of the following DTCs may be evident (with no specific symptom codes) -P259500: Turbocharger Speed Sensor (B) - Circuit low -P259600: Turbocharger Speed Sensor (B) - Circuit high -P257900: Turbocharger Speed Sensor (A) - Circuit range/performance
2068767.12023-01-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Upper Engine Mount Fixings - Incorrect Torque May Have Been Applied During Manufacture (SC 22/37) Technical Background: -Upper engine mount fixings must be replaced as detailed within the work section
2068320.32023-01-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Driver/Passenger Door Creak on Close - 22 Model Year Onwards Customer Statement: -Driver and/or passenger door creak during the (Power Close) function
2065919.42022-12-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Water Leaking from the mechanical water pump- Low coolant level warning displayed - W12 TSI Customer Statement/Workshop Findings: -Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump -Coolant witness mark on the mechanical coolant pump although coolant is not leaking/dripping from the pump -Low coolant level warning displayed
2051219.92022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. W12 TSI Camshaft Phaser Position Related DTC Customer Statement: -Customer reporting (Emission Control Warning Indicator) displayed. Engine running rough.
2053350.42022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. W12 - Oil leak from engine Technical background: -The breather return line and the oil dipstick tube O- rings can split causing an external oil leak. -This can be diagnosed as the engine sump leaking
2049586.112022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Misfiring, W12 TSI - Excessive carbon build up cylinder leakage 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
2053348.92022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. W12 Engine Management Light On - Turbocharger speed sensor DTCs stored Customer Statement: -Engine management light is evident within the DIP
2053351.82022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Buzzing noise from engine area Customer Statement: -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.
2051187.82022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated.
2068273.22022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Multiple Random Misfires Evident During PDI Customer Statement: -Multiple random cylinder misfire DTCs detected during PDI -DTC P030000: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (misfires on multiple cylinders) within the following control units: -V8-ECM1 - V8 (Address 01) ECM control unit -W12 - ECM1 - (Address 01) and/or ECM 2 (Address 11)
2053429.52022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Emission Control System Lamp Illuminated DTC P044100 Evident Customer Statement: -Emission control system warning lamp illuminated within the Driver Information Panel (DIP) in conjunction with DTC - P044100: EVAP Emission Contr.Sys.Incorrect Purge Flow - logged within on or both engine control modules
2028808.62022-12-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. All 12MY Engine Oil- Service Info: Engine Oil - Specific oil type and oil consumption reference, 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.