Bentley 2026 Continental GT Power Train Recall: Loose Hub Nut Risk
Bentley recalls 2026 Continental GT vehicles with potential loose hub securing nut causing vibration and loss of steering control. Owners must have front axle driveshaft inspected and replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Bentley is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT vehicles because a loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and loss of steering control, increasing crash risk. Owners should have dealers inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft if needed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342507-bentley-2026-continental-gt-power-train-recall-loose-hub-nut.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342507-bentley-2026-continental-gt-power-train-recall-loose-hub-nut · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V330000
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“Bentley 2026 Continental GT Power Train Recall: Loose Hub Nut Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342507-bentley-2026-continental-gt-power-train-recall-loose-hub-nut. Based on NHTSA recall #26V330000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V330000).
Why it’s dangerous
A shorter front axle driveshaft can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time. This leads to vibration and potential loss of steering control, which increases crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2026 Bentley Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2026 Continental GT or GTC vehicles with the VIN listed on NHTSA.gov starting June 8, 2026. The recall covers vehicles assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Bentley Customer Service
Call 1-800-777-6923 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have Dealers Inspect Driveshaft
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
3 dated steps over 5 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V330000 (May 21, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.