NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2023

Bentley Continental recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints for the Bentley Continental, covering model years 1995 to 2023. The 2005, 2018 and 2023 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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5 recall campaigns on file
3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
8 model years with data (1995–2023)

most complaints: 2005, 2018, 2023 (1 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
latest recall 19V863000 (reported Dec 4, 2019)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Bentley Continental complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2005, 2018 and 2023 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Bentley Continental complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Bentley Continental complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2005	1	0	0	0	0
2018	1	0	0	0	0
2023	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	3	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Bentley Continental components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (33.3% of all 3), followed by Engine (1) and Vehicle Speed Control (1).

Components named most often in Bentley Continental complaints (top 4)

Components named most often in Bentley Continental complaints (top 4)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	1	33.3%
Engine	1	33.3%
Vehicle Speed Control	1	33.3%
Wheels	1	33.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Bentley Continental recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Continental, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2018. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

5 recall campaigns

Bentley Continental recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s						1995: 3 campaigns	1996: 2 campaigns	1997: 2 campaigns	1998: 1 campaign	1999: no campaigns
2000s	2000: no campaigns	2001: no campaigns	2002: no campaigns	2003: no campaigns	2004: no campaigns	2005: no campaigns	2006: no campaigns	2007: no campaigns	2008: no campaigns	2009: no campaigns
2010s	2010: no campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: 1 campaign	2018: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 19V863000
Reported Dec 4, 2019
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections
Model years 2017–2018
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles. The Power Assisted Steering (PAS) cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the cooler hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Consequence:
A power steering fluid leak may cause a loss of vehicle control, or a hazard to following traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Bentley will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the PAS cooler pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE19/27.
Filed by Bentley Motors, Ltd.
NHTSA campaign 97V122000
Reported Aug 4, 1997
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model years 1995–1998
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
Consequence:
This condition can lead to a brake hydraulic fluid leak and reduced braking performance.
Remedy:
Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
NHTSA campaign 97V049000
Reported Mar 27, 1997
Air Bags
Model year 1997
The aluminum facia trim panel on the passenger supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag door can detach during air bag deployment.
Consequence:
If this occurs during a vehicle crash, the vehicle occupants could be injured.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the SRS air bag doors with a new door using a different adhesive to attach the panel.
Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
NHTSA campaign 95V159000
Reported Aug 17, 1995
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model years 1995–1996
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Consequence:
If the fuse blows, the driver cannot change gears or place the vehicle in park. This condition can disable the vehicle transmission, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy:
Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.
Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.
NHTSA campaign 95V070000
Reported Apr 3, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Model year 1995
The lower steering column linkage heat shield can come in contact with a brake hydraulic system pipe mounted to the engine assembly, eventually resulting in a hydraulic fluid leak.
Consequence:
If a hydraulic fluid leak occurs, warning lights indicating loss of fluid and loss of system pressure will become illuminated. Front brake effectiveness will be lost, although rear braking would remain unaffected.
Remedy:
Dealers will reposition the affected hydraulic pipe and replace any damaged pipe.
Filed by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Bentley Continental questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Bentley Continental have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Bentley Continental, covering model years 1995 to 2023. The most recent, 19V863000, was reported on December 4, 2019 and is filed under “Steering”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which Bentley Continental model year has the most complaints?

The 2005, 2018 and 2023 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 3. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Bentley Continental complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 33.3% of all 3. Engine (1) and Vehicle Speed Control (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Bentley Continental?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Bentley dealer.

How many Bentley Continental complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Bentley models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Bentley VIN decoder with every Bentley model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Bentley Bentayga 2017–2026 · 15 recalls · 12 complaints
Bentley Continental Flying Spur 2004–2015 · 6 recalls · 8 complaints
Bentley Continental GT 2004–2026 · 12 recalls · 6 complaints
Bentley Continental GT Cabrio 2004–2026 · 7 recalls · 3 complaints
Bentley Flying Spur 2014–2025 · 7 recalls · 2 complaints
Bentley Arnage 1999–2009 · 5 recalls · 2 complaints
Bentley Azure 1995–2010 · 7 recalls · 1 complaint
Bentley Arnage LWB 1999–2004 · 2 recalls · 1 complaint

All Bentley models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.

Bentley Continental complaints by model year

Most-reported Bentley Continental components

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

Bentley Continental recalls

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, and Connections

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

Air Bags

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Service Brakes, Hydraulic