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What can fail
Water can seep into the external coolant pump for the climate control system, causing an electrical short. This can make the pump and wiring overheat and melt.
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Bentley Continental Gt.
15–19 mpg combined
12.4–15.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT has 6 recalls, the most serious being a sunroof that can separate from the vehicle body while driving, creating a hazard for other road users, and a climate control coolant pump that can short-circuit and catch fire.
The fire risk from the coolant pump is described across two filings but represents a single defect: water enters the external pump for the climate control system, causes a short circuit, and the pump and surrounding wiring can overheat and melt, raising the risk of a vehicle fire.
On the occupant safety side, the front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, leaving the front passenger side without an automatic locking retractor. That retractor is what secures a child safety seat to the belt, so a child seat in the front passenger position may not be properly anchored in a crash.
There are also two recalls covering the same power seat behavior, treated here as one issue. During automated front seat movements, such as when someone enters the rear seat, the front seat can continue sliding rearward and downward after the movement should have stopped, trapping a rear passenger's legs between the seat and the rear cabin structure.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can seep into the external coolant pump for the climate control system, causing an electrical short. This can make the pump and wiring overheat and melt.
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What the fix does
Bentley will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace pump connections if needed. Bring your vehicle to a dealership when notified.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Liquid can enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved Pierburg pump fitted with a pressure compensation seal.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt assembly may be incorrectly installed, missing the automatic locking retractor that prevents the belt from loosening during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front seats may automatically move down and backward after a rear passenger gets in, which could trap a rear occupant's legs.
What the fix does
Bentley will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership for a front seat software update.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
During automated front seat movements, the front seat may trap a rear passenger's legs.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the front seat software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sunroof may be improperly bonded to the vehicle body, causing wind noise, water leaks, or in some cases complete separation of the sunroof from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the old sunroof glass and install a new sunroof glass assembly using approved bonding products and procedures at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
