Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Bentley Continental. 30 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.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
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.
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing
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
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated.
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.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003Viewing | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
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.