UK Vehicle Recall Check
Check any UK-registered Bentley Continental GT for outstanding manufacturer safety recalls in seconds. £1.99 per check, no subscription.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Recall campaigns for the Bentley Continental GT can span multiple model years, and because used Bentley vehicles change keeper often, recall letters issued to the original owner don't always reach the current driver. A combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file against the VIN; if it is, an authorised Bentley dealer will carry out the repair free of charge regardless of age or ownership history.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Fuel-system and engine-management campaigns on selected W12 and V8 models (some shared with the wider VW Group), addressed via a free dealer inspection.
Selected airbag and seatbelt-pretensioner programmes on older Continental GT and Flying Spur model years.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Bentley Continental GT. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | When riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection. |
| Feb 2023 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | The water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector. |
| Feb 2023 | CONTINENTAL GT | The water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector. |
| Mar 2022 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED |
| Mar 2022 | CONTINENTAL GT | INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED |
| Jul 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | THE FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS |
| Jul 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT | THE FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS |
| Jun 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE | A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION |
| Jun 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT | A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION |
| Jan 2021 | CONTINENTAL GT | THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF CAN BE ACTIVATED USING THE KEY FOB AT DISTANCES EXCEEDING SIX METRES |
| Jun 2020 | CONTINENTAL GT | THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE SUNROOF AND THE VEHICLE BODY DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION |
| Jul 2019 | CONTINENTAL GT | THE CENTRE CONSOLE SWITCHPACK COULD SUFFER LOSS OF SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS |
| Jul 2019 | CONTINENTAL GT | THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME TRAPPED AT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Jan 2019 | CONTINENTAL GT | IN SPECIFIC DRIVING CONDITIONS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT DISPLAYED AN ERROR |
| Oct 2015 | CONTINENTAL GTC | RISK OF FIRE |
| Oct 2015 | CONTINENTAL GT | RISK OF FIRE |
| Oct 2013 | CONTINENTAL GT | POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR BRAKE |
| Oct 2013 | CONTINENTAL GTC | POSSIBLE LOSS OF REAR BRAKE |
| May 2008 | CONTINENTAL GT | FUEL MAY LEAK |
| Aug 2006 | CONTINENTAL GT | POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY |
Every Bentley check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Bentley Continental GT
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Bentley Continental GT
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Type the UK registration of the vehicle you want to check.
Single payment. No subscription, no account needed to start.
Combined DVSA + SMMT result appears in seconds and is emailed to you.
Pay as you go
£1.99
per check
No subscription. No account needed to start. Refund issued if a recall status can't be returned.
Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Bentley Continental GT vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Bentley.
Bentley maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.