Bentley Continental GTC Recalls (2010-2026)
The Bentley Continental GTC has been the subject of 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, fuel system, and air bags.
The Bentley Continental GTC scores 15 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 60% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 5 campaigns span 10 model years of the Bentley Continental GTC. The single largest affected 7,778 vehicles, over electrical system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Continental GTC problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Bentley Continental GTC may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Bentley Continental GTC recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Bentley Continental GTC recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2026 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2026 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the fuel system.
2025 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the fuel system.
2021 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2021 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the air bags.
2020 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2020 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the air bags and electrical system.
2015 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2015 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the electrical system.
2014 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2014 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the electrical system.
2013 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2013 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the electrical system.
2012 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the electrical system.
2011 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2011 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the service brakes.
2010 Bentley Continental GTC Recalls
1 recall affects the 2010 Bentley Continental GTC, involving the service brakes.
Every Bentley Continental GTC recall in detail
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2025-2026 Bentley Continental GTC
- Vehicles in this recall
- 17
- Reported
- Sep 25, 2025
- Owners notified
- Oct 14, 2025
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE25/41. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
NHTSA campaign number 25V648000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Bentley Continental GTC
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,610
- Reported
- Mar 8, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2023
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles. Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if necessary, remove the sharp edge on the airbag deflector bracket rivet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/03(RC68).
NHTSA campaign number 23V152000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2020 Bentley Continental GTC
- Vehicles in this recall
- 650
- Reported
- Jan 27, 2023
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2023
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/02 (RC67).
NHTSA campaign number 23V034000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2012-2015 Bentley Continental GTC
- Vehicles in this recall
- 7,778
- Reported
- Oct 21, 2015
- Owners notified
- Nov 17, 2015
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
Risk: A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
NHTSA campaign number 15V688000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2010-2011 Bentley Continental GTC
- Vehicles in this recall
- 469
- Reported
- Oct 17, 2013
- Owners notified
- Oct 22, 2013
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Risk: Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
NHTSA campaign number 13V484000.
Common questions about Bentley Continental GTC recalls
- Does the Bentley Continental GTC have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on record for the Bentley Continental GTC across the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, fuel system, and air bags.
- How many times has the Bentley Continental GTC been recalled?
- The Bentley Continental GTC has 5 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Bentley Continental GTC recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the electrical system, affecting 7,778 vehicles. A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Which Bentley Continental GTC model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Bentley Continental GTC has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Bentley Continental GTC has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.