Service bulletins for the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
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.
147 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2056582/3 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Interior trim - Creak and rattle - Noise identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: 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 |
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| 2053492/6 | 2020-08-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS. Air spring fault finding. Customer statement / workshop findings: The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. Technical background: The list of Bentley vehicles below are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air springs, this will cause the suspension to drop. However, the dropping of the suspension does not necessarily mean that the air spring is faulty. TheMeasure section of this TPI describes how and where to check for air leaks on the front and rear air springs, the air pump compressor, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. This includes potential air leak points on the air springs and also the locations of an air leak that can be repaired without the need to replace an air spring. These checks should be carried out in conjunction with the Elsapro procedure Air suspension: To check with the use of the special tool Air suspension leak tester VAS 751 001 shown in the image below as item ( 1). Refer to Elsapro, Repair Group 43, Air suspension To check. |
| 2025177/3 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Mulsanne damper suspension noise Customer statement / workshop findings: Occasional pneumatic whooping noise from the front suspension and infrequently from the rear suspension. The noise occurs when driving over speed humps, driving on uneven surfaces at high speeds or mounting kerbs Technical background: Occasional whooping noise emanating from the front or rear suspension. The noise can be apparent when driving over speed humps above 15 MPH, driving on uneven surfaces at high speeds or when mounting or dropping down from kerbs. The whooping noise is very difficult to replicate, and is evident only after a long drive cycle No further action is required. Measure: This is an understood phenomena under specific dynamic conditions and is therefore categorised as normal vehicle operation and as such does not require further investigation |
| 2038974/2 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine coolant thermostat - Engine start difficult Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine difficult to start Technical background: Engine coolant thermostat failure can result in implausible coolant temperature data being read by the engine control module in some cases this may lead to engine starting difficulties Measure: It is intended that in the event of engine starting difficulties being attributed to a coolant thermostat failure on a Mulsanne prior to VIN SCBBA6ZH9FC001420 then the new thermostat (part number 069121113) can be fitted. This new thermostat will not fit the original thermostat housing (part number 07V121117) therefore the new thermostat housing (part number 07V121117A) must also be fitted |
| 2037973/2 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Mulsanne front anti roll bar - contact with lower wishbones Customer statement / workshop findings: Knocking noise from the front suspension on rough/uneven road surfaces Technical background: The ends of the original specification front anti roll bar in some cases can contact the front face of the lower right and lower left hand front wishbones. New specification front anti roll bar and anti-roll bar links have now been developed |
| 2038974/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine coolant thermostat - Engine start difficult Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine difficult to start Technical background: Engine coolant thermostat failure can result in implausible coolant temperature data being read by the engine control module in some cases this may lead to engine starting difficultys |
| 2038952/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Mulsanne engine and transmission control module software update (SC15/01) Technical background: Customer may experience powertrain clunk feeling when driving at low load. Investigations found that improvements in the modelled auxiliary torque drag would remove the clunk sensation, Remedy The improved modelled auxiliary torque drag calibration for Mulsanne must be applied by performing this campaign process. |
| 2043897/1 | 2020-07-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Mulsanne Premium Amplifier Customer statement / workshop findings No sound from the Premium Amplifier, sporadic high quiescent drain, Diagnostic Trouble Codes UD140600 high static current and UD140B00 Energy Management Active may be stored. Technical background The Premium Amplifier is not shutting down when the vehicle ignition is deactivated, this is due to a missing or ignored message between the Amplifier Power Board and the Amplifier Main Controller. Software Version 0120 has been introduced to correct this issue. Production change Vehicles manufactured from VIN SCBBE6ZH4GC002383 have the latest software installed. Measure If the vehicle isnot already listed as repaired within the repair history ( Elsa-Pro) check the fuel filler door for the blue completion mark figure 28. If neither is evident, continue with the update in accordance with the following instructions. Ensure a suitable battery charger (VAS 5903 or a charger of the same specification) is correctly connected to the vehicle electrical system for the duration of the procedure. Refer to the workshop manual Rep. GR27 Charge Battery Note: |
| 2053177/10 | 2020-07-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List Condition: 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 Service: During routine diagnostic interrogation of vehicle systems use the attached document to determine the course of action to be taken. |
| 2035688/1 | 2020-03-03. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Mulsanne front suspension 'chattering' noise Customer statement / workshop findings: There is a chattering noise which is audible from the front end/engine compartment when braking or when driving on rough road surfaces. Technical background: The right and left hand front upper wishbone levers have been identified as the source of the chattering noise which is audible within the cabin particularly when driving on rough road surfaces or when braking. New specification brackets are now available, the latest specification brackets are wider which increases the distance between the upper wishbone and the bracket, the increased distance eliminates contact between the two components. The right and left hand side front upper wishbones brackets and upper wishbones must be replaced along with all applicable fixings. |
| 2058173/1 | 2020-02-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Electrical switch replacement guidelines Customer statement / workshop findings: Electrical switch suspected as defective This TPI is not applicable to suspected faulty control units or any component related to the passive restraint system in particular the airbag system Technical background: Prior to replacing an electrical switch refer to the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2033282/2 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE; VISIBILITY. Mulsanne exterior door mirror software update (SC13/03) Technical background: Bentley Motors has devised a Software Version Management (SVM) update which eliminates the possibility of a customer experiencing issues relating to the exterior door mirror power fold/unfold operation. The containment measure within the SVM update reduces mirror motor cut off time which prevents the door mirrors sticking and jolting sporadically during the power fold/unfold operation. The SVM update also prevents the possibility of a separate mirror related issue from occurring, the issue concerned can occur when the Fold mirrors function is selected to be On within the MMI as shown in Figure 1. Selecting this function allows the mirrors to be power folded when the vehicle is locked. Remedy: This Campaign must be carried out on all Mulsanne cars within the affected VIN range to ensure the cars prior to the VIN cut off are all at the same software level |
| 2038035/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Continental Series, Flying Spur and Mulsanne - Main harness identification Customer statement / workshop findings: Should an issue be diagnosed or reported regarding any part of the vehicles main harness or engine harness resulting in a requirement to raise a DISS ticket, please follow all instructions within this TPI to ensure that your Bentley Motors Technical Service Centre (TSC) receives all required and relevant information. Technical background: In order for the Bentley Motors Technical Service Centre (TSC) to resolve any issues relating to the vehicles main harness or engine harness please follow the instructions within this TPI. Refer to Section 1 for the main vehicle harness identification label location Refer to Section 2 for the engine harness identification label location |
| 2032620/2 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Mulsanne front suspension - control module parameter updates Customer statement / workshop findings: The air suspension warning light (Figure 1) is illuminated and/or event codes C103429 (Front left hand ride height sensor) and C103529 (Front right hand ride height sensor) are present within the air suspension control module. Technical background: The parameters of the front ride height sensors are insufficient, this TPI describes the process which must be followed should the air suspension warning light be evident and/or the suspension control module event codes are logged relating to the front ride height sensors. |
| 2024811/2 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Gearbox code P1703 not clearing in Guided Fault finding Condition: There is no customer complaint the fault code is logged as a result of connecting the diagnostic tester When the fault memory is read using Guided Fault finding the following codes may be logged: P170300 Limp home, control unit reset (located in diagnostic address 02 Transmission control module) U1111 Function limitation due to missing message (located in diagnostic address 81 Gear Shift Control Module (GSM) Technical Background: Due to a communication error between the tester and the transmission control module the above faults may be logged even though there is no problem with the vehicles gearbox system. If these faults are logged and there is no gearbox problem reported, clear these codes using vehicle Self Diagnosis. |
| 2042177/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Mulsanne Radiator Grille Finisher Adrift Customer statement / workshop findings: The Radiator Grille Finisher has partially separated from the Radiator Shell Assembly. Technical background: The adhesive attaching the Radiator Grille Finisher to the Mounting Blocks, mayin some instances fail, causing the Radiator Grille Finisher to become detached at one or more mounting locations. |
| 2042104/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns Customer statement / workshop findings: An improved feedback method is required should a complaint of telephone functionality / quality be reported. Technical background: A minimum standards document is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. Measure: The attached document should be completed and attached to the relevant DISS query, this will allow a full understanding of the customer complaint and the circumstances in which the complaint becomes apparent. |
| 2043019/1 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. STEERING. Mulsanne Steering Gear - Hydraulic Oil leak Customer statement / workshop findings Increased steering effort, power steering pump noise or a hydraulic fluid leak from the underside of the vehicle. Hydraulic fluid leak from the Steering Rack Pinion Bearing. Technical background The Steering Rack may leak low pressure hydraulic fluid from the Pinion Bearing due to degradation of the Pinion Bearing oil seal. An improved material specification for the Pinion Bearing oil seal has been introduced. Measure Vehicles with less than 10.000 miles / 16.000 kilometres or under one year old Replace the Steering Rack Assembly Refer to Rep. Gr.48. Steering Rack To Remove and Fit. Vehicles with a repeat failure - Replace the Steering Rack Assembly Refer to Rep. Gr.48. Steering Rack To Remove and Fit. Vehicles with a first time failure, over 10.000 miles or 16.000 kilometres - replace the Pinion Bearing oil seal. Refer to Pinion Bearing Oil Seal Replacement Below. |
| 2041887/2 | 2020-01-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Under bonnet trim - engine cover (SC16/01) Technical background: A number of under bonnet trim parts, engine covers, may have been assembled using incorrect material. The suspect material is mild steel mesh and may be prone to oxidation Remedy: Check grill for correct material and replace engine cover assembly if necessary |
| 2056407/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. STEERING; SUSPENSION. Condition: 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 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 including the modification of the engine control modules (chip tuning) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm 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 Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if any TPIs are applicable to the customers complaint/issue, should an applicable TPI be available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only (No repair query required) For correct diagnosis and repair, the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2051187/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Condition: Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. Technical Background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist Retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. Service: 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. |
| 2056582/2 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Condition: 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 Technical Background It is the retailers responsibility to check and confirm if there are any TPIs which are applicable to the customers complaint/issue if there is an applicable TPI available, apply it and complete a DISS complaint to include Workshop findings only (No repair query required). For correct diagnosis and repair the attached Flowchart must be followed in conjunction with the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2052785/4 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Condition: Customer statement: 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: 1. Brake discs or pads are close to their wear limit. 2. New brake pads and/or discs have not been properly bedded in after installation. 3. Aftermarket pads or discs are installed. 4. There is debris such as small stones, grit, road salt or sand between the brake disc and pad. 5. Discs are covered in rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has been stationary for long periods of time (Figure 1). 6. Discs have a groove in them (Figure 2) 7. There is chemical contamination on the braking surface of the disc due to a wheel or tyre cleaner being sprayed directly onto the disc (Figure 3). 8. There are pad marks on the brake disc as a result of the brake pad material transferring to the discs. This can occur when a vehicle has been stood for long periods of time in a wet or snowy environment (Figure 4). |
| 2053177/6 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Condition: 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 Service: During routine diagnostic interrogation of vehicle systems use the attached document to determine the course of action to be taken. |
| 2053492/5 | 2020-01-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Condition: The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. Technical Background: The list of Bentley vehicles below are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air springs, this will cause the suspension to drop. However, the dropping of the suspension does not necessarily mean that the air spring is faulty. The Measure section of this TPI describes how and where to check for air leaks on the front and rear air springs, the air pump compressor, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. This includes potential air leak points on the air springs and also the locations of an air leak that can be repaired without the need to replace an air spring. Please follow and complete the check list within the Measure section of this TPI to help in diagnosing the issue (the check list does not need to be sent as an attachment should a DISS technical query be raised) . Should a leak be found from an air spring, compressor, valve unit or reservoir, please raise a DISS technical query and include as much information as possible including photograph/s of the leak/s location. Once the DISS ticket has been submitted please await clarification from your TSC before commencing with replacing any of the suspected faulty air springs. Mandatory reporting is applicable for all air spring related issues. |
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