Service bulletins for the 2013 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.
166 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2028808/8 | 2025-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service info: Engine oil - Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Condition: 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 |
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| 2071131/3 | 2025-03-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. Condition: In some cases, Measured value traces may be requested in XML format for analysis by Product Support |
| 2028794/8 | 2025-03-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems Demineralised water according to standard VDE 0510 meets all requirements and can be purchased worldwide Therefore undiluted coolant should be mixed in the correct ratio using demineralised water as detailed in Elsa Pro coolant specification, this will detail the ratio and type of coolant to use The use of desalinated water in the engine cooling system is specifically prohibited |
| 2056407/6 | 2025-03-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; SUSPENSION; STEERING. Running gear - Noise identification. Customer statement: Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering. |
| 2052785/9 | 2025-03-07. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Brake noise identification. Technical Background: Brake noises can be attributed to many causes, the most common causes are as follows: • 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 |
| 2071131/2 | 2024-11-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. 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. |
| 2069806/5 | 2024-04-06. 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 - 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. |
| 2051562/12 | 2024-04-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section. |
| 2072055/1 | 2023-12-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Spurious DTC identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any DTCs, workshop operatives may discover spurious DTCs whilst running Guided Fault Finding (GFF) when using ODIS Technical background: To determine the course of action which should be taken the operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing the following: Spurious DTC list for TPI 2072055 The document contains all known spurious DTCs for all applicable vehicle variants. |
| 2028794.7 | 2023-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing |
| 2052785.8 | 2023-11-08. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical Background: -The noise/squeal can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system |
| 2061195/3 | 2023-11-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. |
| 2056407.5 | 2023-11-06. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Running gear - Noise identification 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 |
| 2050542.7 | 2023-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY. Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks 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. 2. Water is in the headlight (illustration 2a) / front fog lamp (illustration 2b), big drips. |
| 2028808.7 | 2023-11-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service info: Engine oil Specific oil type and oil consumption reference Customer Statement: -Engine oil level requires top up between services |
| 2051562/11 | 2023-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section |
| 2053177/19 | 2023-10-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers 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, the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer to the instructions within TPI 2053177/- regarding the DTC description and actions which should be conducted (if any). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2053492.10 | 2023-06-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Air Spring Fault Finding Guidelines Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped |
| 2069806.1 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. HVAC Refrigerent Leakage - Diagnosis Guidelines Customer Statement: -HVAC not cooling or HVAC cooling less than expected |
| 2053492.9 | 2023-04-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Air Spring Fault Finding Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. |
| 2036678.5 | 2023-02-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic Checks 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. |
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