TSB: BENTLEY CONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR (2012–2017)

Bulletin 2029735.4 — August 15, 2017

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID2029735.4
ManufacturerBENTLEY
ModelsCONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
Model Years2012–2017
Date IssuedAugust 15, 2017
Date Added to NHTSASeptember 13, 2017
ComponentEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Vehicles Affected12 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Radio Navigation System (RNS) - spurious Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) - 00862

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2017 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2017 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2016 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2016 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2015 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2015 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2014 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2014 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2013 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2013 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2012 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2012 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Related BENTLEY Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
CONTINENTAL GTC 2026 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and C...
CONTINENTAL GT 2026 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and C...
BENTAYGA 2026 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Bentayga vehicles. T...
BENTAYGA 2025 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025 Bentayga vehicles. T...
BENTAYGA HYBRID 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:H... Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2023 Bentayga Hybrid vehi...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BENTLEY dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (2029735.4) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.