Model year guide

2007 Bentley Continental GTC

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.

2007 Bentley Continental GTC — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2007 Bentley Continental GTC at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined13 mpg
Typical price$67,204

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

2007 Bentley Continental GTC recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor NHTSA Campaign #13V484000 · manufacturer #RE13/14 · NHTSA lists this under Continental Gt Cabrio · 17/10/2013

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.

Fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System NHTSA Campaign #08V217000 · manufacturer #RE08/02 · NHTSA lists this under Continental Gt Cabrio · 15/05/2008

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.

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.

2007 Bentley Continental GTC MPG & running costs

Combined13 mpg
City10 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$6,300
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$19,500 more

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

What's a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC worth?

Low
$60,000
Typical price
$67,204
High
$74,000

From 12 comparable 2007 Bentley Continental GTC listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$31,500
Fuel only$31,500
Per mile$0.42

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
189.0 in
Width
77.2 in
Height
55.1 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Curb weight
5,501 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 132

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 132.

Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR

Bulletin 2083061/1 · Aug 2026

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements

Bulletin 2051562/17 · Electrical System · Jul 2026

Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water.

Bulletin 2028794/10 · Engine · Jul 2026

Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)

Bulletin 2051187/13 · Electrical System, Engine · Jul 2026

Airbag, fire, accident (safety-related enquiry - reporting forms) There is a reporting obligation in the following cases: • Airbag/belt released/not released • General accident • Fire and scorching damage for all Bentley Vehicle models - every model year.

Bulletin 2075786/3 · Electrical System, Air Bags, Seat Belts · Jul 2026

Measured values - Cycle recording instructions Condition: In some cases Measured value traces may be requested in XML format for analysis by Product Support Technical Background: The instructions within the Measure section of this TPI have been generated to gu…

Bulletin 2071131/6 · Electrical System · Jun 2026

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable

Bulletin 2051562/16 · Electrical System · Apr 2026

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable

Bulletin 2051562/15 · Electrical System · Feb 2026

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Condition: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable

Bulletin 2051562/14 · Electrical System · Feb 2026

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Condition: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10/11 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle. As such the EPB coding application…

Bulletin 2071089/4 · Electrical System, Service Brakes · Dec 2025

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

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Brakes

On certain vehicles equipped with carbon ceramic brakes, the brake rotor fixing screws may fail. This could result in reduced braking performance, which could increase stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the screws with an updated design.

Transport Canada #2013338 · Oct 2013

Lights And Instruments

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) system does not meet requirements of the standard when the sidelights are manually selected on the headlamp switch. Correction: Dealers will modify the DRL system.

Transport Canada #2013076 · Mar 2013

Fuel System

On certain vehicles, the outer surface of the fuel filter may corrode prematurely. This may cause the filter housing to become porous and develop a leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire, possibly causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip.

Transport Canada #2008173 · May 2008

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Bentley Continental GTC

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.

2007 Bentley Continental GTC trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
6.0L 12-cyl 552 hp

2007 Bentley Continental GTC vehicles on record

Other Bentley Continental GTC model years

2007 Bentley Continental GTC — frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC. 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 gas mileage does the 2007 Bentley Continental GTC get?

The 2007 Bentley Continental GTC has a U.S. EPA estimate of 13 mpg combined (10 city / 17 highway).

How much is a 2007 Bentley Continental GTC worth?

Comparable 2007 Bentley Continental GTC listings run roughly $60,000–$74,000, typically around $67,204 (from 12 vehicles).

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