1996 Bentley Azure
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Bentley Azure is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1996 Bentley Azure at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1996 Bentley Azure recalls 4
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MAIN BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT A BODY PANEL LOCATED IN THE TRUNK, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE CABLE INSULATION.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CABLE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CABLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING COUPLING CAN CONTACT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE PIPES TO PREVENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE PIPES AND BOLTS, AND ANY DAMAGED PIPES WILL BE REPLACED.
AN INCOMPATIBILITY CAN EXIST BETWEEN THE MINERAL OIL SUPPLIED BY CASTROL AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM OF THESE VEHICLES.
Fix: DEALERS WILL DRAIN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND REFILL THE SYSTEM WITH NEW MINERAL OIL. THE AFFECTED SPARE BOTTLES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
AN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED WIRE WITHIN THE ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GEARBOX ACTUATOR CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE COVER CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR FUSE TO BLOW.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE AFFECTED WIRE TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE GEARBOX ACTUATOR COVER.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1996 Bentley Azure. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TRUNK MOUNTED BATTERY. THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE AND THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE CARPET FLANGE. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CABLE INSULATION, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, OR FIRE. CORRECTION: BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPOSITIONED AND ANY DAMAGED CABLES WILL B…
Transport Canada #1997187 · Oct 1997Brakes
THE INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC BRAKE AND LOAD LEVELLING SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES FUNCTIONS BY MEANS OF PRESSURIZED MINERAL OIL. CHARACTERISTICS OF CERTAIN BATCHES OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MINERAL OIL MAY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE DISTRIBUTION VALVES. WHEN THIS OCCURS, BRAKE PEDAL FEEL MAY VARY, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING A PROLONGED PERIOD OF INACTIVITY. HIGHER PEDAL EFFORT MAY BE REQUIRED UP…
Transport Canada #1997080 · Apr 1997Electrical
A WIRE INSIDE THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN GEARBOX ACTUATOR MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE INNER FACE OF THE ASSEMBLY CASE, CAUSING FRETTING OF THE WIRE AND ALSO CAUSING THE FUSE PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT TO BLOW IF THIS OCCURS IT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE THE DESIRED GEAR RANGE AND MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF. IF "PARK" IS…
Transport Canada #1995169 · Sep 1995Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Bentley Azure
The Bentley Azure is a four-seater convertible grand tourer produced by British automobile manufacturer Bentley Motors. The first version debuted in 1995 on the Bentley Continental R platform and was made until 2003. After a three-year break, a completely new version debuted in 2006 and was produced until 2010. It was powered by a significantly updated engine and based on the newer Arnage platform.
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