Bentley Continental GT (2021) Airbag Warning Label Recall
Bentley is recalling 2021 Continental GT vehicles with incorrect airbag warning labels that may cause injury in crashes. Owners must apply new labels to avoid airbag deployment issues.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Bentley is recalling 2021 Continental GT vehicles because the owner's manual incorrectly states that the airbag system won't deploy when the passenger airbag light is on. This could increase injury risk during crashes if drivers position themselves incorrectly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80257-bentley-continental-gt-2021-airbag-warning-label-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80257-bentley-continental-gt-2021-airbag-warning-label-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V975000
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“Bentley Continental GT (2021) Airbag Warning Label Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80257-bentley-continental-gt-2021-airbag-warning-label-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V975000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V975000).
Why it’s dangerous
The owner's manual incorrectly says the airbag won't deploy when the passenger airbag light is on. This could cause drivers to sit too close to the airbag, increasing injury risk during crashes. The issue fails to meet federal safety standards for occupant protection.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Bentley Continental GT vehicles are affected. Drivers who rely on the airbag warning light for safety are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Continental GT has the owner's manual that states the airbag system won't deploy when the passenger airbag light is illuminated. The recall covers vehicles mailed with owner notification letters in February 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Apply New Label
Owners can apply the new airbag label themselves or have a dealer apply it for free.
Contact Customer Service
Call Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 to confirm your vehicle is affected.
What NHTSA says to do
Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 57 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my vehicle?
No, you can continue using your vehicle after applying the new label.
Contact Bentley
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bentley to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V975000 — Bentley Continental GT (2021) Airbag Warning Label Recall Hello, I own a Bentley Continental GT (2021) Airbag Warning Label Recall that is covered by recall 21V975000 from Bentley. The official recall notice states: Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26). I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #21V975000 (December 15, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.