Model year guide

2020 Bentley Continental GTC

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Bentley Continental GTC is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2020 Bentley Continental GTC — representative photo
Representative photo

2020 Bentley Continental GTC at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined15–19 mpg

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

2020 Bentley Continental GTC recalls 2

Air Bags:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #23V152000 · manufacturer #RE23/03 (RC68) · NHTSA lists this under Continental Gt Cabrio · 08/03/2023

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles. Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Fix: Dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if necessary, remove the sharp edge on the airbag deflector bracket rivet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23…

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #23V034000 · manufacturer #RE23/02 (RC67) · NHTSA lists this under Continental Gt Cabrio · 27/01/2023

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 …

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.

2020 Bentley Continental GTC MPG & running costs

Combined15–19 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,925
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume77 cu ft
Cargo volume6 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,625 more

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 GTC costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,625
Fuel only$24,625
Per mile$0.33

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.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2020 Bentley Continental GTC. 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 2026

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the rivets that attach the airbag deflector brackets to the front seat frames may have sharp edges. As a result, the side airbags could be damaged during deployment, and may not inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Bentley will notify…

Transport Canada #2023120 · Mar 2023

Heater 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 2023

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.

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2020 Bentley Continental GTC — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Bentley Continental GTC have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2020 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 2020 Bentley Continental GTC get?

The 2020 Bentley Continental GTC has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

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