2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
The 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bentley Motors, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL, potentially affecting up to 229 vehicles.
Recall 19V863000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 229 vehicles affected
Defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles. The Power Assisted Steering (PAS) cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the cooler hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.
Consequence: A power steering fluid leak may cause a loss of vehicle control, or a hazard to following traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Bentley will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the PAS cooler pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE19/27.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TOOLS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE USED ON WHEEL NUTS ON THE WHEEL DUE TO INCORRECT SIZES, THE REAR TIRE OF THE CAR WENT FLAT ON THE HIGHWAY AT 10:50 PM AND TRY TO INSTALL SPARE TIRE ON THE SIDE OF STREET BUT THE TOOLS PROVIDED FROM THE FACTORY AS AN EMERGENCY TOOLS DID NOT FIT TO UNINSTALL THE FLAT TIRE AND REINSTALL THE SPARE.
Safety Rating for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
Bentley Motors, Ltd. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2062261/1 — SUSPENSION
Bentayga - Air suspension warning light within the DIP - DTC P089200 Symptom Code 3145792 - Evident within Address 74. Customer statement: Air suspension warning light within the DIP Workshop findings: P089200 Symptom Code 3145792 - TCM Power Relay Sense Circuit Intermittent (Level Control Valves Open Circuit) Technical background: Refer...
2061935/1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC U112100 evident within diagnostic address 0044 (Steering assistance control module)Customer statement / workshop findings DTC U112100 Databus Missing message evident within the Steering assistance control module - Address (0044) Technical background Refer to the Measure section of this TPI
2061935/1 — STEERING
DTC U112100 evident within diagnostic address 0044 (Steering assistance control module)Customer statement / workshop findings DTC U112100 Databus Missing message evident within the Steering assistance control module - Address (0044) Technical background Refer to the Measure section of this TPI
2060024/1 — EQUIPMENT
DTCs B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply. Customer statement/workshop findings DTCs B19186F0 or B1916F3 or B191604 evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533 Technical background: In the event any of the afore mentioned DTCs are evident within...
2057962/2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC's B1916F0 - B1916F3 - B191604 - Back up battery for emergency supply Customer statement / workshop findings: DTCs B19186F0 or B1916F3 or B191604 evident within address 0019 - Gateway (Data bus diagnostic interface control unit) - J533 Technical background: In the event any of the afore mentioned DTCs are...
2050542.1 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- 2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 2014 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 2015 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 2016 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 2017 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 2018 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL (current)
- 2019 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 0 complaints
- 2023 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 2 complaints
Other BENTLEY Models
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 20 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 13 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 10 total complaints
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 5 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY AZURE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE LWB — 1 total complaint