2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

5 recalls — 3 complaints

22V177000 Mar 23, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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).
25 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
22V177000 Mar 23, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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).
25 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
21V975000 Dec 15, 2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles ... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC... Read more
3,777 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
21V975000 Dec 15, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles ... Read more
Consequence
The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC... Read more
3,777 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
21V550000 Jul 21, 2021
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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).
3,647 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS2
STEERING1
STEERING Dec 13, 2025
Incident date: Dec 2, 2025
On December 2, 2025 I was driving on interstate 26, and warning lights came on, at the same time steering locked up and was I unable to steer. I did manage to slowly leave right lane, about 200 yards, and enter shoulder. I turned off and restarted many times and finally the steering unlocked. In... Read more
SEATS Feb 19, 2022
Incident date: Feb 16, 2022
The front seats in this vehicle, when moved to allow back seat access, do not return to the original position. They move totally backward, trapping the person sitting in the back. My friend had to remove her shoes and actually pull her legs out using her hands and arms. Had there been an accident... Read more
SEATS Feb 3, 2022
Incident date: Jul 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Bentley Continental GT. The contact stated that an occupant was trapped in the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V550000 (Seats) ... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
6.0L 12-cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) (All-Wheel Drive) 12.0 20.0 15.0 Premium $4,600
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) (All-Wheel Drive) 16.0 26.0 19.0 Premium $3,650

CO2 Emissions: 586.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT across all model years (2004–2026).

32 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 0 View
2025 1 0 View
2023 0 3 View
2022 4 0 View
2021 (current) 5 3
2020 5 0 View
2015 0 2 View
2014 1 0 View
2013 1 0 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 2 0 View
2007 2 2 View
2006 2 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 3 0 View

Other BENTLEY Models

Model Recalls Complaints
BENTAYGA 32 20 View
CONTINENTAL 22 4 View
AZURE 20 2 View
CONTINENTAL GTC 19 4 View
CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 18 13 View
MULSANNE 16 0 View
BROOKLANDS 15 0 View
FLYING SPUR 15 5 View