Model year guide

2018 Bentley Continental GT

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Bentley Continental GT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.

2018 Bentley Continental GT — representative photo
Representative photo

2018 Bentley Continental GT at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Bentley Continental GT recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Bentley Continental GT.

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.

2018 Bentley Continental GT common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

2018 Bentley Continental GT MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Bentley Continental GT costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 804

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 804.

AC System not Cooling - HVAC Leakage Customer Statement: The customer may find that the A/C system not blowing cold air and / or Cooling performance has declined over time.

Bulletin 2078190/7 · Electrical System, Engine · Jul 2026

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements

Bulletin 2051562/17 · Electrical System · Jul 2026

My Bentley - Connected services. Customer statement / workshop findings: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services.

Bulletin 2055036/9 · Electrical System · Jul 2026

Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water.

Bulletin 2028794/10 · Engine · Jul 2026

Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models

Bulletin 2078038/4 · Structure · Jul 2026

Dynamic ride system warning visible - DTC P0B2500 logged within address 0021 (Battery Energy Control Module 2). Customer statement: Bentley dynamic ride system fault is displayed within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP)

Bulletin 2068946/12 · Suspension, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Jul 2026

Fitment of control modules from donor vehicles for test purposes.

Bulletin 2063729/6 · Electrical System · Jul 2026

Exterior Gap and Profile Information. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customer and/or retailer may raise an issue with panel gaps/alignment or flushness.

Bulletin 2077519/4 · Structure · Jul 2026

Engine Lubricating Oil - Replenishment. Customer statement / workshop findings: Engine lubricating oil lamp illuminated on driver instrument panel. Engine lubricating oil requires “topping up” between services.

Bulletin 2057978/10 · Electrical System, Engine · Jul 2026

Vehicle Central Locking – Door Locking / Unlocking Functional Complaints. Customer Statement: The customer reports that the vehicle door locking and/or unlocking does not function correctly. This may include intermittent operation, non-response to remote or in…

Bulletin 2081721/2 · Electrical System, Structure · Jul 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CONTINENTAL GT AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Bentley Continental GT

The Bentley Continental GT is a grand touring car manufactured and marketed by the British company Bentley Motors since 2003. The Continental GT is offered as a two-door coupé or convertible, with four seats. It was the first new Bentley released after the company's acquisition by Volkswagen AG in 1998, and the first Bentley to employ mass production manufacturing techniques. It was later joined by the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, a four-door saloon car variant.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2018 Bentley Continental GT vehicles on record

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2018 Bentley Continental GT — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Bentley Continental GT have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 Bentley Continental GT. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Bentley Continental GT?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are wheels.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Bentley Continental GT get?

The 2018 Bentley Continental GT has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 20 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.