Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
710 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2056105/3 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Emergency call function test at PDI The instruction to test the Emergency call function at PDI will be integrated within the PDI procedure All Emergency call function operating instructions can be found within the Owners handbook (Making an Emergency call) |
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| 2055846/5 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Infotainment screen turns red sporadically A technical DISS query should be raised by the retailer to highlight the issue described is evident |
| 2061757/2 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement: Night vision warning lamp is evident with the Drivers Information Panel (DIP). Workshop findings: DTC - B2000F2: Faulty control module (Symptom code 4102) evident within address 0084 Night vision control module. Technical background: IMPORTANT: In the event that the issue is evident and the vehicle is post the VINs shown below, a DISS query must be raised ensuring the following is attached to the query. -Detailed description in which the issue occurred, for example -Driving on a quiet road with no traffic, conditions were wet, the road had no street lighting. -Clear photographs showing the condition of the night vision camera and night vision camera lens. -Current and up to date ODIS log. However, should the vehicle be prior to the VIN cut off, the operative MUST carry out the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. New Flying Spur New Continental GT and New Continental GTC (all vehicles from SCBCD13S1KC071068 are to specification). Bentayga (all vehicles from SJAAL14V0KC025622 are to specification). |
| 2055772/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Battery conditioner inoperative Corrosion on the contact surfaces of the charger socket and charger lead. If the charging socket or charger lead are wet when the charger is connected this can cause corrosion on the contacts. Check for corrosion on the contact surfaces of both the charger socket and charger lead. |
| 2055580/6 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Rotating Display - Fault Diagnosis Customer statement / workshop findings: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Follow the measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint. |
| 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 |
| 2061288/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). Various and/or numerous Transmission control module DTCs logged - V8 Kovomo engine. Customer statement: Drive system fault active on DIP. Workshop findings: Various and/or numerous Transmission control module 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 and/or numerous Transmission control module DTCs being logged. Carry out the checks within the Measure section of this TPI noting the following: The steps within the Measure section are applicable to vehicles specified with or without the Otto Particulate Filter (OPF) also referred to as the Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) NOTE: OPF/GPF fitment is Region specific. Should any issues be evident and the vehicle is specified with (OPF/GPF) The operative should check to confirm if EB89 (SC21/08 is required) and conduct if applicable. In the event that EB89 (SC21/08)is not required and the symptoms described within this TPI are evident the onward instructions should be followed. |
| 2060605/4 | 2021-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. New Flying Spur - Rear Entertainment - Component Protection Customer statement / workshop findings: Rear Entertainment display screen shows Component Protection Active. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U110100 Component Protection Active stored within 004E (Display/Control head HR) and/or 005E (Display/Control Head LH). |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 2061928/2 | 2021-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Creaking noise from the upper C post trim panel Customer statement: Creaking noise from the left or right upper C post trim panel when the rear seats are occupied and when the vehicle is static. Workshop findings: Creaking noise from the left or right upper C post trim panel can be identified when pressing the panel by hand. The instructions MUST only be conducted on receipt of an official customer complaint. Technical background: IMPORTANT: Ensure all trim panels are suitably protected when carrying out the onward instructions Warranty payment will not be considered for any trim damage. IMPORTANT: The operative should perform the onward instructions within the Measure section on the affected side only. The instructions MUST only be followed on the right and left hand side in the event that the issue is clearly evident on both sides. |
| 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. |
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