TSB: BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT, FLYING SPUR (2006–2014)

Bulletin 2036134/3 — February 12, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID2036134/3
ManufacturerBENTLEY
ModelsCONTINENTAL GT, FLYING SPUR
Model Years2006–2014
Date IssuedFebruary 12, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAJanuary 16, 2020
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles Affected51 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

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Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2014 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2013 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2012 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2011 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2011 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2011 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2010 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2010 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2010 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2009 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2009 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2009 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2009 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2009 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2008 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2008 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2008 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2008 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2008 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2007 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2007 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2007 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2007 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2007 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2006 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2006 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2006 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2006 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2006 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BENTLEY dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (2036134/3) 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.