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Bentley Continental GT

Model years 2004–2026 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints.

6owner complaints
12recall campaigns
5,333service bulletins
23model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20260200 · 0
20250130 · 0
2024001840 · 0
2023103580 · 0
2022 Continental GT025270 · 0
2021 Continental GT336300 · 0
2020 Continental GT047290 · 0
2019 Continental GT006740 · 0
2018 Continental GT006610 · 0
2017 Continental GT001170 · 0
2016 Continental GT001040 · 0
2015101481 · 0
2014011600 · 0
2013011930 · 0
2012011750 · 0
201101970 · 0
201001800 · 0
200901770 · 0
200802860 · 0
200712830 · 0
200602840 · 0
200501810 · 0
200403820 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Seats2
  • Fuel/propulsion system2
  • Wheels1
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Steering1
  • Engine and engine cooling1
  • Engine1
  • Electrical system1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 14 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20262026 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT 2 DR PHEV AWD————0.0 %
20242024 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20232023 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20222022 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20212021 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20192019 Bentley Continental GT C AWD————0.0 %
20182018 Bentley Continental GT C AWD————0.0 %
20172017 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20162016 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20152015 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20142014 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20132013 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20122012 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20112011 Bentley Continental GT 2 DR AWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 18 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 12.2–19.0 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2024Continental GT · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AM816.410.513.7322
2023Continental GT · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AM815.310.413.1307
2022Continental GT · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AM814.99.012.2287
2021Continental GT · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AM815.09.012.3290
2020Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AM815.19.112.4291
2018Continental GT Convertible · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS820.412.016.6389
2017Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS816.19.413.1307
2016Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS816.19.413.1307
2015Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS816.19.413.1307
2014Continental GT · Subcompact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS816.39.813.4314
2013Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS816.39.813.4314
2012Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS620.713.117.3398
2010Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS622.413.618.5426
2009Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS622.413.618.5426
2008Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS622.413.618.5426
2007Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS622.413.618.5426
2006Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS622.413.618.5426
2005Continental GT · Compact · Premium gasoline6.0 L, 12 cyl.AS522.914.319.0437

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In Finland

20 Continental GT cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
20065108,000 km
20059123,000 km
20046105,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

2,974 Continental GT cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 94% passed first time, against 84% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202052994%88%12,000 mi
201981495%86%15,100 mi
201856795%84%18,800 mi
201757894%82%24,300 mi
201648694%79%27,000 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaContinental GTAll cars, same ages
Tyres3.4%5.3%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment0.9%4.1%
Identification of the vehicle0.5%0.2%
Suspension0.3%2.1%
Brakes0.2%2.9%
Visibility0.1%3.4%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.1%0.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks0.1%1.0%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

10,865 new Bentley Continental GT cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (216), Belgium (39), Netherlands (31).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
2022481Germany, Belgium, Netherlands2,316279 (WLTP)405
2021508Germany, Belgium, Netherlands2,317280 (WLTP)403
20201,303United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium2,354292 (WLTP)434
20191,914United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium2,383312 (WLTP)466
20181,175United Kingdom, Germany, France2,358308 (WLTP)446
20171,051United Kingdom, Germany, France2,452260 (NEDC)383
20161,160United Kingdom, Germany, France2,452—385
2015758United Kingdom, France, Belgium2,455—391
2014725United Kingdom, France, Austria2,428—387
2013445United Kingdom, Germany, France2,377—384
2012662United Kingdom, France, Austria2,384—403
2011543United Kingdom, France, Austria2,395—423
2010140United Kingdom, Germany, Austria2,461——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

470 Bentley Continental GT cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 14.2 l/100 km on the road, against 12.2 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 17% more.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol47014.212.2+17%20,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the Bentley Continental GT uses 14.2 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 2,130 litres: £3,718 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.

CountryPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
United Kingdom£3,718£1.75£1.99
Germany€4,641€2.18€2.27
France€4,748€2.23€2.35
Belgium€4,236€1.99€2.35
Netherlands€5,092€2.39€2.46
United States$2,411$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Continental GT in 8 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/04367/25 · Fire19 Dec 2025 · CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GTC, FLYING SPUR

The high-pressure fuel pump is not correctly attached to the engine, which could lead to a fuel leak, and a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, comp…

A12/01239/23 · Fire26 May 2023 · Continental GT, GT Convertible (GTC), Flying Spur

The water pump can generate negative pressure and allow coolant fluid to seep through the pump housing and onto the electrical circuit board and connections. This can short circuit and in some cases thermally damage the external coolant pump harness, increasin…

INFO/00150/21 · Injuries3 Sept 2021 · Continental GT

The seats may move unintentionally. This may result in a pinch point injury.

A12/01873/20 · Injuries25 Dec 2020 · Continental GT Convertible

The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres.As there is no anti-trap function on the convertible roof system, a user may be injured by a third-party during convertible roof opening/closing using the key fob, if the…

A12/00836/20 · Injuries5 Jun 2020 · Continental GT, Flying Spur

The adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body does not meet the specifications. As a result, the sunroof may detach from the vehicle, posing a risk to the following traffic.

A12/0912/19 · Injuries21 Jun 2019 · Continental GT

Due to software fault, the centre console switch pack could suffer loss of specific Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnected Network (LIN)-based functions. This could result in loss of illumination and loss of operations of certain functions of t…

A12/0194/19 · Injuries1 Feb 2019 · Continental GT

Due to a software fault a temporary loss of power assistance could occur, requiring the driver to apply additional steering force. This could lead to an accident.

A12/1347/15 · Fire6 Nov 2015 · Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur

The battery cable may be loose. In very rare cases, the electrical connection can overheat whilst the vehicle is in use and lead to a vehicle fire.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

12 campaigns cover the Continental GT.

26V330000 · Power train21 May 2026 · 2026

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. The front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time.

25V648000 · Fuel system, gasoline25 Sept 2025 · 2025, 2026

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.

23V034000 · Electrical system27 Jan 2023 · 2020

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.

22V177000 · Seat belts23 Mar 2022 · 2020, 2021, 2022

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."

21V975000 · Equipment15 Dec 2021 · 2021, 2022

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."

21V550000 · Seats21 Jul 2021 · 2020, 2021

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.

20V309000 · Visibility27 May 2020 · 2020

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT vehicles equipped with a factory-installed sunroof. The sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, possibly resulting in wind noise, water leaks, and in some cases, the complete separation of the sunroof from the vehicle.

15V688000 · Electrical system21 Oct 2015 · 2012, 2013, 2014

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.

13V484000 · Service brakes, hydraulic17 Oct 2013 · 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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.

08V217000 · Fuel system, gasoline15 May 2008 · 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.

08V072000 · Air bags15 Feb 2008 · 2004, 2006

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004 AND 2006 CONTINENTAL GT AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG TRIMMED COVERS HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TETHERS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH.

06V313000 · Service brakes, hydraulic17 Aug 2006 · 2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN A BRAKE PIPE AND AN ENGINE MOUNTED HOSE CLIP, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE BRAKE PIPE.

NHTSA recalls