Service bulletins for the 2019 Bentley Flying Spur
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.
163 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2064857/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Customer statement: Drivers Information panel (DIP) goes blank -Once blank no information is visible within the DIP -No error messages are shown within the DIP Workshop findings: DTC U101100 evident within address 09 - DIP Unrecoverable due to low voltage |
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| 2051562/8 | 2021-11-04. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 2063954/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine warning light illuminated within the DIP during acceleration - DTC P029900 evident - W12 TSI only Customer statement: Engine warning light and max engine speed 4000 rpm warning evident within the DIP during acceleration - Warning on DIP first appears when accelerating (During boost) Workshop findings: DTC P029900 evident within the engine control unit/s In the event the afore mentioned symptoms are evident the operative should refer to the onward instructions |
| 2057841/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; STRUCTURE. Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty Customer statement / workshop findings: Windscreen cracked/damaged Technical background: Please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI in the event that a windscreen is cracked/damaged NOTE: The instructions MUST be followed to help the retailer clarify if the windscreen should be replaced under manufacturers warranty (Stress crack) or Customer pay/insurance (external influence damage) |
| 2056582/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Interior trim - Creak and rattle - Noise identification Customer statement: Noise complaint from the interior Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the interior 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 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 work |
| 2052785/6 | 2021-10-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Brake noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Noise complaint from the braking system. Workshop findings: The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system. Technical background Brake noises can be attributed to many causes. Eight of the most common causes are: - Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. - New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. - Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. - There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. - Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1). |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2063651/1 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Tyre tread/sidewall crack(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Cracks evident in the sidewall and/or tread pattern (See the examples in Figures 1 and 2 showing cracks within the tread pattern). The issue is mainly evident on vehicles with very low usage This is a result of the tyre compound hardening due to the following: - Tyre age - Tyre pressure not adjusted to specification - Low mileage/vehicle usage - Vehicle storage conditions |
| 2053177/15 | 2021-06-04. Service bulletin. 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 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. |
| 2061171/4 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. New Continental GT/GTC and New Flying Spur - V8 Kovomo - Fuel Pressure Regulation. Customer statement / workshop findings Check Engine Lamp illuminated within the Driver Instrument Panel (DIP) with one or multiple DTCs as detailed below: - P310B00 Low Fuel Pressure Regulation with symptom code 2636 - P014800 Fuel Deliver Error - P019100 Fuel Rail pressure Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance - Misfire DTCs There may be multiple DTCs and symptoms present due to fuel pressure regulation or fuel supply issues Technical background In the event the customer complaint relates to the following: - Customer experienced poor start up - proceed with the remaining instructions |
| 2062873/1 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. 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 2 Short 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 |
| 2062884/2 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Blind spot monitors not functional DTC C1114F3 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 |
| 2062884/1 | 2021-05-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. New Continental GT, GTC, New Flying Spur - Blind spot monitors not functional DTC C1114F3 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 |
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