Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the Netherlands
52 first registered in 2009 are on Dutch roads; 88% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €298,147.
44.2%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
100.0%logical odometer history
3.8%with a recall still open
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde15
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld11
- Band onvoldoende profiel7
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm6
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt5
- Band beschadigd4
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)3
- Remlicht werkt niet (goed)3
Colours
Black 52%Grey 21%Blue 13%
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
349 cars built in 2009 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 104 more were declared off the road (SORN).
349licensed, end of 2025
77%of those still registered are on the road
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 435 of these cars first registered in 2009 took their annual MOT test. 92% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2009 the figure was 59%.
92%passed first time
59%all cars from 2009
49,700 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 98,600 mi)
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Tyres | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Brakes | 0.9% | 10.1% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
20 2009 cars are on the New Zealand register; 45% arrived as used imports, 45% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 18.9 L/100 km (about 12 mpg US), CO₂ 435 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GTC · Compact · Premium gasoline | 23.0 | 13.9 | 18.9 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2009 Bentley Continental.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Bentley told its dealers about the 2009 Bentley Continental: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10252818 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs - Should there be no water leaks evid |
| 10252446 | 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section. |
| 10246358 | Spurious DTC identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any DTCs, workshop operatives may discover spurious DTCs whilst running Guided Fault Finding (GFF) when using ODIS Technical background: To determine the course of action which should be taken the operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing the following: Spurious DTC list for TPI 2072055 The document contains all known spurious DTCs for all applicable vehicle variants. |
| 10245096 | Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing |
| 10245093 | Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical Background: -The noise/squeal can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system |
| 10244967 | Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. |
| 10244649 | Running gear - Noise identification Workshop Findings: -The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non-approved aftermarket modifications conducted including the modification of the engine control modules (chip tuning) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm Should any aftermarket modifications be foun |
| 10243664 | 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section |
| 10243663 | All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any fault codes Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle Technical background: The operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2053177/- The document (loaded onto the Hub) contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived, the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer |
| 10242269 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for |
| 10241847 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should t |
| 10240565 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should t |
| 10239487 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. |
| 10236982 | Air Spring Fault Finding Guidelines Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped |
| 10235589 | HVAC Refrigerent Leakage - Diagnosis Guidelines Customer Statement: -HVAC not cooling or HVAC cooling less than expected |
| 10232918 | Air Spring Fault Finding Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. |
| 10230822 | Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic Checks Technical Background: -There have been instances where door speakers have been changed under warranty for the complaint of sound distortion, yet when tested by ourselves and the supplier, no fault could be found with the returned unit. |
| 10226813 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
| 10226808 | Usage of E10 Fuel Customer Statement: -In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI |
| 10226802 | Telephone Functionality Complaint- Minimum Standards Required For Analysis of Concerns Customer Statement: -The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. |
| 10226776 | Running Gear - Noise Identification Customer Statement: -Noise complaint from the suspension and/or steering |
| 10226747 | 12 Volt - Battery Test Instruction Technical Background: -For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the measure of this section of this TPI. |
| 10224810 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
| 10224348 | 12 Volt- Battery Condition Checks. Technical background For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 10219147 | Air spring fault finding Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped Technical Background: -Bentley vehicles which are applicable to this TPI are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air spring dampers, this will cause the suspension to drop. However, the dropping of the suspension does not necessarily mean that the air spring is faulty. -The Measure section of this TPI describes how and where to check for air leaks on the front and rear air springs, the air supply unit, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. T |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)