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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| 2071260/2 | 2023-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Software update for the rear door control modules - 00BB and 00BC during PDI (SC23/24). Technical background: Software update is available for the left and right hand rear door control modules - Diagnostic address 00BB Driver side and 00BC Passenger side The software eliminates the rear window short drop function Remedy: The instructions within the Work section must be conducted as detailed. |
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| 2051519/12 | 2023-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT. HVAC distribution/operational issues - HVAC Motor defect DTCs logged. Customer statement / workshop findings: - HVAC distribution/operational issues - HVAC motor defect (DTCs) evident within address 08 - Climatronic control unit, the DTCs can be static or Intermittent, NOTE: Before removing any of the following components to gain access to faulty motor(s) the operative MUST raise a technical DISS query to gain permission Hint: A current ODIS log must be attached to the technical DISS query - Dashboard assembly - Head up display unit - HVAC unit. |
| 2064648/3 | 2023-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ACC Unavailable-Traffic Assist Failure-Safeguard Failure-Radar Malfunction Warning DIP - Numerous DTC's within 0013. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or numerous of the following issues are evident: - ACC Failure - Traffic Assist Failure - Safeguard Failure - Radar Malfunction Workshop findings: One or a combination of the following DTCs and symptom codes are evident within address 0013 - B200FF0 with Symptom code(s) 1367 and/or 1313 and/or 1334 - Internal Malfunction. |
| 2069806/4 | 2023-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident. |
| 2071249/1 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Side glass measurement check and software update for the rear door control modules - 00BB and 00BC (SC23/23). Technical background: Software update is available for the left and right hand rear door control modules - Diagnostic address 00BB Driver side and 00BC Passenger side The software eliminates the rear window short drop function Remedy: The instructions within the Work section must be conducted to completion in the exact order as detailed |
| 2051893/5 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Overheat condition-DTC logged for air in the system or DTC P218100-Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113. Customer statement / workshop findings One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident: - Engine coolant overheat condition - Coolant loss - Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) logged within the Engine control module/s relating to Air in the coolant system - Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance symptom code 8113 is evident - Warning light within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Measure 1) Fully drain the cooling system - Refer to Elsa Pro Rep.Gr 19 Cooling system - To drain and fill 2) Replace the Thermostat housing (includes thermostat) - Refer to Elsa Pro Rep.Gr 19 Cooling system - Thermostat - To replace |
| 2071239/1 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008C) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTC's evident. Customer statement / workshop findings One or a combination of the following is evident: - 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 Or - Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident, in this scenario the operative should also refer to TPI 2051893 |
| 2071238/1 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Coolant pump leaking (part number 07P 121 008B) - Low coolant warning - Engine overheating - DTCs evident. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following is evident: - 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 Or - Engine overheating issues and/or DTC P218100: Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTCs (various) is evident in this scenario the operative should refer to TPI 2051893. |
| 2071166/1 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC C10BCF6 and/or DTC C12E2F2 stored in address 0003 - Parking brake warning in DIP. Customer statement / workshop findings: Parking brake warning light evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1). Measure: Raise a technical DISS query ensuring a current ODIS log is attached |
| 2070497/3 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. New Continental GT and GTC - Window drop glass operation. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Incorrect operation/function of the front and/or rear window drop glass - Front and/or rear drop glass fails to open/close or attempts to close and re-opens once contact has been made between the glass and applicable seal - DTC for window regulator motor no basic setting B148754 evident within any of the 4 window control modules (diagnostic address 42, 52, BB and BC) for loss of basic settings. |
| 2069806/3 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident. |
| 2068455/2 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Grease evident at the front lower ball joint bellows. Customer statement / workshop findings: Grease evident on or around the front axle lower ball joint bellows In the event the symptom is as described, the operative should carry out the instructions within the Measure section 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 joint bellows. Measure: Findings performed on supposedly damaged components have shown that they were of good quality, no damage was found to the ball joint bellows which could of resulted in the leak Grease may leak during the initial assembly of the front lower levers. This due to a maximum deflection of the conical spigot before the lower lever is assembled into the wheel carrier. Over the service life, additional foreign bodies can collect in the corresponding area and stick to the excess grease, which can then be distributed over a larger area If there is no customer complaint about noises (rattling, pinching, creaking) from the area of the front axle and the lower levers have clearance, the operative must remove any excess grease and check the ball joint and bellows for damage If the ball joint/bellows is not damaged, the lower lever does not need to be replaced The level of grease on or around the lower ball joint boot/wheel bearing housing (Figures 1,2 and 3) is deemed as a normal characteristic. |
| 2071050/1 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Headlamp control unit replacement - New Continental GT and New Continental GTC. Customer statement / workshop findings: Headlamp low beam/high beam malfunction Or Headlamp - Daytime running light (DRL), position light or direction indicator malfunction Workshop finding: Headlamp assembly diagnosed as faulty. Technical background: It is not possible to determine between internal lamp defects and control unit failures therefore this TPI is to advise the replacement of the headlamp control unit(s) in the first instance The complete headlamp assembly should only be replaced if replacement of the control unit(s) was not successful Depending on the symptom the following should be conducted: - Head lamp low beam or high beam malfunction - Refer to Scenario 1 - Replace the headlamp rear control unit - Head lamp (DRL), position light or direction indicator malfunction - Refer to Scenario 2 - Replace the headlamp side control unit - Should both issues be evident please conduct the instructions as detailed in Scenarios 1 and 2 |
| 2069806/2 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for blockages, in the event the drains are blocked the drains must be unblocked, once this has been completed the operative should confirm if the damp/musty smell is still evident. In the event that HVAC cleaning products are required, these MUST be sourced locally. Before using the cleaner the operative must inform the customer of the product which will be used, a neutral fragrance cleaner should be used as the customer may not like the smell of the cleaner should a fragranced product be used Please ensure all supporting information is included within the DISS query when requesting permission to clean the HVAC system including clear photographs and/or videos showing the reported issue, should the required information not be supplied the warranty claim could be cancelled. |
| 2060223/6 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. STEERING. During PDI - Steering wheel vibration and/or steering wheel is out of alignment. Customer statement / workshop findings: VERY IMPORTANT: This TPI is only applicable to vehicles which have one or a combination of the following issues evident during the Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Vehicle is pulling to the left or right And/or - Steering wheel vibration and/or - Other steering geometry/alignment concerns. Technical background: Should one or a combination of the afore mentioned symptoms be evident, please refer to the instructions within the Measure section ensuring all steps are conducted. |
| 2071131/1 | 2023-09-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. Customer statement / workshop findings: In some cases Measured value traces may be requested in XML format for analysis by Product Support Technical background: The instructions within the Measure section of this TPI have been generated to guide operatives through the process for recording Measured values in cycles by using self diagnosis, the Instructions also detail how to locate corresponding files which are required for analysis Product Support will advise regarding the Measured values and cycle time required. |
| 2071006/1 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Rear seatbelt - Incorrect buckle status within the DIP - New Continental GT/C and New Flying Spur. Customer statement: Incorrect rear seatbelt buckle status shown within the DIP Workshop findings Although there is no occupant evident within the rear seats (2nd row) the rear seat is shown as occupied (Figure 1). Technical background: There is no specific DTC evident for the scenario described. The issue described is evident as the rear seat belt buckles are not resistor coded The system uses a non-resistor coded buckle strategy (zero-infinity or open-closed buckle) for the rear seats. In correct operation, a fastened seatbelt is open circuit and an un-fastened seatbelt is closed circuit If harness damage is present or an electrical connector joint is not properly engaged, an unintended open circuit occurs. This will give an incorrect buckle status reading within the DIP The advice within this TPI should be referred to first before conducting any further diagnosis or disassembly of the vehicles interior Previous assembly/disassembly may have caused an unintentional open circuit when operatives have been working on or around the rear seat belt assemblies. |
| 2068946/3 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Bentley dynamic ride system warning displayed - DTC P0B2500: Hybrid/EV Battery "A" Voltage low' stored (48 volt system). Customer statement: Bentley dynamic ride system: fault displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP) Workshop findings: DTC P0B2500: Hybrid/EV Battery "A" Voltage low' stored within address 21-Battery Energy Control Module 2 Technical background: Possible internal fault with super capacitor - In the event that DTC P0B2500 is evident the operative must follow the steps within the Measure section to completion |
| 2070638/1 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Water ingress into the front cabin footwell/bulkhead - Glass misting on the inside - Front carpets/mats wet. Customer statement: - Water ingress into the left and/or right hand foot well - Front carpets and/or foot mats are wet - The windows are misty due to water ingress Workshop findings - After conducting TPI 2062622/- water ingress was found at the location shown in Figure1 (Left hand A - Pillar seam). The cause of the ingress can be caused by missing sealant on the A - post pillar seam. |
| 2070768/1 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT/C & New Flying Spur - Air suspension warning light in the DIP. Customer statement: Air suspension warning light within the DIP Workshop findings: Various suspension DTCs are evident within address 74 relating to the following: - Level control valve mechanical malfunction Or - Solenoid for the level control system (Open circuit). Technical background: NOTE: An electrical integrity check must be conducted before replacing any parts The solenoid valve block and/or control unit must be replaced first (symptom dependent) before replacing the air supply unit, in the event the issue is still evident and the air supply unit assembly is suspected as being at fault, the operative must request permission via DISS before replacing the air supply control unit assembly. |
| 2070497/2 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. New Continental GT and GTC - Window drop glass. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Incorrect operation/function of the front and/or rear window drop glass - Front and/or rear drop glass fails to open/close or attempts to close and reopens once contact has been made between the glass and applicable seal - DTC for window regulator motor no basic setting B148754 evident within any of the 4 window control modules (diagnostic address 42, 52, BB and BC) for loss of basic settings. Measure: 1) Referring to Rep.Gr 27 - Carry out a 12 Volt battery test WARRANTY TEST or ORIG. VW-BATT. TEST |
| 2051187/9 | 2023-08-03. 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 - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. |
| 2051045/8 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. Night vision camera washer jet nozzle leaking. Customer statement / workshop findings: Washer fluid dripping/leaking from the night vision camera jet nozzle. Technical background: Please note: The photographs shown within this TPI are not based on a specific vehicle type, the procedure to replace the night vision non return valve is the same regardless of vehicle type In the event the afore mentioned symptom is evident the operative should refer to the Measure section of this TPI to replace the non return valve. |
| 2070682/1 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Loud ticking/clatter noise from the air conditioning compressor (HVAC). Customer statement Loud ticking/clatter noise can be heard from the front of the engine Workshop findings The noise is from the air conditioning compressor Technical background The operative should confirm the noise is from the compressor as detailed within the Measure section. |
| 2063729/3 | 2023-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; 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. 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. |
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