TSB: BENTLEY BENTAYGA, CONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GTC, FLYING SPUR, MULSANNE (2012–2020)

Bulletin 2051562.1 — June 27, 2018

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID2051562.1
ManufacturerBENTLEY
ModelsBENTAYGA, CONTINENTAL, CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GTC, FLYING SPUR, MULSANNE
Model Years2012–2020
Date IssuedJune 27, 2018
Date Added to NHTSAJuly 16, 2018
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Vehicles Affected53 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

12 Volt - Battery condition checks

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2020 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2019 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY MULSANNE 2018 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY MULSANNE 2017 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY BENTAYGA 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY MULSANNE 2016 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY MULSANNE 2015 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY MULSANNE 2014 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY MULSANNE 2013 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL CONVERTIBLE 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BENTLEY MULSANNE 2012 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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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 (2051562.1) 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.