Every 2021 Bentley Continental GT recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V177000
Mar 23, 2022Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).
Full recall details for 22V177000 →Equipment · NHTSA 21V975000
Dec 15, 2021Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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).
Full recall details for 21V975000 →Seats · NHTSA 21V550000
Jul 21, 2021Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
- Problem
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GT/GT Convertible vehicles. During some automated front seat movements, the front seat may trap a rear passenger's legs.
- Risk
- The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the software for the front seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/26 (RC08).
Full recall details for 21V550000 →
2021 Bentley Continental GT complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Bentley Continental GT. Bentley has issued at least 794 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (1,144)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (335)
- Structure (280)
- Equipment (254)
- Suspension (156)
- Engine (138)
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What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Bentley Continental GT. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“On December 2, 2025 I was driving on interstate 26, and warning lights came on, at the same time steering locked up and was I unable to steer. I did manage to slowly leave right lane, about 200 yards, and enter shoulder. I turned off and restarted many times and finally the steering unlocked.”
2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTDec 13, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11704839
“The front seats in this vehicle, when moved to allow back seat access, do not return to the original position. They move totally backward, trapping the person sitting in the back. My friend had to remove her shoes and actually pull her legs out using her hands and arms.”
2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTFeb 19, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11452959
“The contact owns a 2021 Bentley Continental GT. The contact stated that an occupant was trapped in the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTFeb 3, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11450150
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