2020 Bentley Continental Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System 2023-01-27 · campaign 23V034000 · 650 vehicles
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/02 (RC67).
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2022-03-23 · campaign 22V177000 · 25 vehicles
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).
Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust 2021-07-21 · campaign 21V550000 · 3,647 vehicles
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GT/GT Convertible vehicles. During some automated front seat movements, the front seat may trap a rear passenger's legs.
Risk: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the software for the front seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/26 (RC08).
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2020-05-27 · campaign 20V309000 · 3 vehicles
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT vehicles equipped with a factory-installed sunroof. The sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, possibly resulting in wind noise, water leaks, and in some cases, the complete separation of the sunroof from the vehicle.
Risk: If the sunroof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will remove the old sunroof glass and fit a new sunroof glass assembly to the vehicle using the approved bonding products and procedure, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 20/15 (RB57).
Service bulletins (884)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-09-28 · 2078038/6 · Service Campaign
service info: paint damage/anomalies | all models customer statement / workshop findings: in rare instances the customer and/or retailer may identify visual damage/anomalies in the paint finish during or post pre-delivery inspection. these may include: • uneven sheen or texture • patchy or blotchy a
Structure:body 2026-09-28 · 2073973/3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
continental gt / c and new flying spur - outer dashboard speaker grille lifted / incorrect flushness. customer statement / workshop findings: outer demister panel (speaker grille) lifted / incorrect flushness
Visibility/Wiper 2026-08-27 · 2057841/5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty.
Structure:body 2026-08-27 · 2078038/5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service info: paint damage/anomalies | all models
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-19 · 2083061/1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
real wear setup and guide using vysor
Engine 2026-08-19 · 2061369/14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine overheating - warning in the dip | v8 kovomo. customer statement / workshop findings: one or a combination of the following symptoms are evident • engine overheat warning in the dip (engine overheating) • unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures • p19f700: low engine coolant tempera
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.