2009 Bentley Continental GTC
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2009 Bentley Continental GTC at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2009 Bentley Continental GTC recalls 1
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.
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.
2009 Bentley Continental GTC common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2009 Bentley Continental GTC MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2009 Bentley Continental GTC 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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 127
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 127.
Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
Bulletin 2083061/1 · Aug 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements
Bulletin 2051562/17 · Electrical System · Jul 2026Engine coolant mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water.
Bulletin 2028794/10 · Engine · Jul 2026Poor 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 2026Airbag, 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 2026Measured 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 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Bulletin 2051562/16 · Electrical System · Apr 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Bulletin 2051562/15 · Electrical System · Feb 202612 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Condition: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Bulletin 2051562/14 · Electrical System · Feb 2026Electronic 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 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CONTINENTAL GTC AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2009 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 2013Lights 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 2013Source: 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.