TSB: BENTLEY CONTINENTAL (2013–2017)

Bulletin 2042494/4 — April 16, 2020

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID2042494/4
ManufacturerBENTLEY
ModelsCONTINENTAL
Model Years2013–2017
Date IssuedApril 16, 2020
Date Added to NHTSAMay 6, 2020
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles Affected10 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

V8T- Oil leak between engine and gearbox. Condition: Oil loss/drips on underbody, engine oil loss between engine and gearbox Technical Background: Oil loss via thread of fasteners in crankshaft used to attach torque convertor drive plat

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2017 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2017 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2016 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2015 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN

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 (2042494/4) 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.