2020 Bentley Continental GT
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Bentley Continental GT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 8 on record.
2020 Bentley Continental GT at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2020 Bentley Continental GT recalls 4
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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this …
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 …
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).
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.
Fix: Dealers will update the software for the front seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/26 (RC08).
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.
Fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will remove the old sunroof glass and fit a new sunroof glass assembly to the vehicle using the approved bonding products and procedure, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's n…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 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.
2020 Bentley Continental GT MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 Bentley Continental GT costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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 884
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 884.
Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models Customer statement / workshop findings: In rare instances the customer and/or retailer may identify visual damage/anomalies in the paint finish during or post pre-delivery inspection. These may include: • Uneve…
Bulletin 2078038/6 · Structure · Sep 2026Continental GT / C and New Flying Spur - Outer dashboard speaker grille lifted / Incorrect flushness. Customer statement / workshop findings: Outer demister panel (speaker grille) lifted / Incorrect flushness
Bulletin 2073973/3 · Structure · Sep 2026Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty.
Bulletin 2057841/5 · Structure, Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models
Bulletin 2078038/5 · Structure · Aug 2026Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
Bulletin 2083061/1 · Aug 2026Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident • Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) • Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatur…
Bulletin 2061369/14 · Electrical System, Engine · Aug 2026Service info: Leather Damage/Anomalies | All Models
Bulletin 2078395/3 · Structure, Seats · Aug 2026Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident: • Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) • Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatu…
Bulletin 2061369/13 · Electrical System, Engine · Aug 2026Water evident on the A-Post pillar seam - Water dripping behind the door seal - Sunroof specified vehicles only.
Bulletin 2070638/3 · Structure, Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026AC 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 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE W12 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Bentley Continental GT. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE / NON-APPLICABLE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Correc…
Transport Canada #2026278 · Jun 2026Heater And Defroster
Issue: On certain vehicles, water could leak into the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause a short circuit. If this happens, the pump and wiring could overheat and melt. Safety Risk: A short circuit can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the…
Transport Canada #2023029 · Jan 2023Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front seats may continue to automatically move downwards and rearwards after a person enters the rear seat. If this happens, a rear occupant's legs could be trapped. Safety Risk: A front seat that continues to move rearward could cause an injury for a rear passenger. Corrective Actions: Bentley will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take…
Transport Canada #2021445 · Jul 2021Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
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.
2020 Bentley Continental GT vehicles on record
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