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2021 Bentley Continental Gtc

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 8, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Bentley Continental Gtc. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 768 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V152000

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Mar 8, 2023
1,610 units potentially affected
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles. Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if necessary, remove the sharp edge on the airbag deflector bracket rivet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/03(RC68).
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE23/03 (RC68)View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

2055036/9

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My Bentley - Connected services. Customer statement / workshop findings: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services.

2081085/2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

V8 Engine - Ticking Noise, Misfiring and Possible Low Oil Pressure Indications. Customer statement: The customer may report an audible ticking noise from the top of the engine, low oil pressure warnings / MIL on the Driver Information Panel, and/or misfiring during engine operation

2051562/17

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements

2078190/7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

AC System not Cooling - HVAC Leakage Customer Statement: The customer may find that the A/C system not blowing cold air and / or Cooling performance has declined over time.

2064648/7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

ACC Unavailable-Traffic Assist Failure-Safeguard Failure-Radar Malfunction Warning DIP - Numerous DTC's within 0013. Customer statement: One or numerous of the following issues are evident: • ACC Failure • Traffic Assist Failure • Safeguard Failure • Radar Malfunction

2080795/2

SEATS; STRUCTURE:BODY

Service Info: Cleaning and Care Guidance for Dinamica Interior Trim Materials

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Bentley Continental Gtc by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026020—
2025110—
2024000—
2023000—
2022000—
2021Viewing010—
2020020—
2019000—
2018000—
2017000—
2016000—
2015010—
2014010—
2013010—
2012010—
2011010—
2010010—
2009110—
2008020—
2007020—
2006010—
2005010—
2004010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.