2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
111
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
The 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 111 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bentley Motors, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seats (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT, potentially affecting up to 11,251 vehicles.
Recall 22V177000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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).
View full details →Recall 22V177000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 25 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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).
View full details →Recall 21V975000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 3,777 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V975000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 3,777 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 21V550000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
| 3,647 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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. In Sept. car was brought to dealer. They could not find anything wrong. Since the incident, other warning lights keep coming on but steering not affected.
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. Had there been an accident or a fire, this person would be killed before she could escape. I know it has been recalled and I took it to the dealer for the service. Dimmit automotive Service Department had the car for 24 hours and the seat is not fixed. This is a dangerous recall. How can I get Dimmit Automotive in Pinellas Park, Florida, to actually do this repair? Please, I have grandchildren who love to ride in the back. Help before someone is in danger.
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. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V550000 (Seats) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Safety Rating for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
Bentley Motors, Inc. has issued 111 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2080375/1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Window Drop Glass Operation | Continental GT/GTC |19-24MY. Condition: • Incorrect operation / function of the front and / or rear window drop glass • Front and / or rear drop glass fails to open / close or attempts to close and re-opens once contact has been made between the...
2080375/1 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Window Drop Glass Operation | Continental GT/GTC |19-24MY. Condition: • Incorrect operation / function of the front and / or rear window drop glass • Front and / or rear drop glass fails to open / close or attempts to close and re-opens once contact has been made between the...
2064555/2 — SUSPENSION
Unusual Suspension Behaviour whilst static | Continental GT/GTC/Flying Spur | 18-24MY. Customer statement: Unusual air suspension behaviour when the vehicle is static for example: • Air suspension raising and lowering without request NOTE: Customer complaints regarding ‘hard’ suspension when driving the vehicle may also be received
2068273/4 — ENGINE
Multiple random misfires evident during PDI. Condition: Multiple random cylinder misfire DTC’s detected during PDI - DTC P030000: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (misfires on multiple cylinders) within the following control units: • V8 - ECM 1 - V8 (Address 01) ECM control unit • W12 - ECM 1 - (Address...
2073973/2 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Continental GT / C and New Flying Spur - Outer dashboard speaker grille lifted / Incorrect flushness. Customer statement / workshop findings: Outer demister panel (speaker grille) lifted / Incorrect flushness.
2075318/1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s).
2075331/1 — ENGINE
Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s). Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine light in the DIP - Various oxygen sensor / Fuel ratio DTC’s logged within the Engine Control Module(s).
2066480/6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlamp switch not working / not illuminated - Numerous DTC's within 0009-Central Electrics (BCM1). Customer statement: • Headlamp switch not working / not illuminated when the ignition is switched on (following an ignition switch off) And/or • Yellow warning light/message within DIP (Adaptive lighting fault) And / or • Loss...
2070497/8 — VISIBILITY
New Continental GT and GTC - Window drop glass operation. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Incorrect operation / function of the front and / or rear window drop glass - Front and / or rear drop glass fails to open / close or attempts to close and re-opens once...
2066236/4 — EQUIPMENT
Unintended sounding of the Alarm siren - Following activation of the ignition or whilst the vehicle is left standing. Customer statement: Unintended sounding of the alarm siren following activation of the ignition Or Unintended sounding of the alarm siren whilst the vehicle is left standing. Workshop findings: - B131DF5: alarm...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
- 2016 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2017 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2019 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2020 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2021 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT (current)
- 2022 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2023 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 3 complaints
- 2024 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2025 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
- 2026 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 0 complaints
Other BENTLEY Models
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 20 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 13 total complaints
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 5 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY AZURE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE LWB — 1 total complaint