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  • 13 Jan 2026BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED Bentayga HybridRef R/2025/526

    Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – Software Update For HV Battery Management Controller (RE25/46 RD74)

    Defect

    For certain vehicles a defect may be present in the cell modules of the 48Ah High Voltage Battery which could result in overheating during charging. Overheating of the battery cell modules during charging (or shortly afterwards) may lead to a thermal event.

    Remedy

    Installation of new software into the Battery Management controller (BMC) to detect potential issues with the performance of the battery modules.

    Vehicles affected
    104
    OEM ref
    RE25/46 (RD74)
    Build start
    13 Mar 2023
    Build end
    15 Dec 2023
  • 13 Sept 2023BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BENTAYGA W12Ref R/2023/252

    On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the electrical connectors on the W12 Fuel Supply Module located in the fuel tank can overheat and melt the flange material. Melting of the Fuel Supply Module flange material could result in a small fuel leak towards the top of the fuel tank.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the fuel supply module flange.

    Vehicles affected
    1,036
    OEM ref
    RE23/19
    Build start
    16 Nov 2015
    Build end
    08 Apr 2022
  • 11 May 2023BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED FLYING SPURRef R/2023/131

    On affected vehicles the retention bracket holding the rear entertainment screens located in the rear of the front seats may have been installed in the incorrect orientation.

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the retention bracket holding the rear entertainment screens located in the rear of the front seats may have been installed in the incorrect orientation.

    Remedy

    Check the orientation of the retention bracket in both front seats.� Any seats found to be fitted with the incorrect bracket orientation will be reworked to replace the retention bracket assembly.

    Vehicles affected
    353
    OEM ref
    RE23/06 (RC71)
    Build start
    11 Nov 2020
    Build end
    24 Oct 2022
  • 21 Mar 2023BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BACALARRef R/2023/064

    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.

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    A check of each front seat and rework carried out where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    742
    OEM ref
    RE23/03 (RC68)
    Build start
    09 Aug 2021
    Build end
    07 Apr 2022
  • 21 Mar 2023BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLERef R/2023/064

    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.

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    A check of each front seat and rework carried out where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    742
    OEM ref
    RE23/03 (RC68)
    Build start
    13 Mar 2019
    Build end
    21 Jan 2021
  • 10 Feb 2023BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GTRef R/2023/037

    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.

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    A hardware change of the water pump

    Vehicles affected
    1,218
    OEM ref
    RE23/02 (RC67)
    Build start
    15 Jun 2018
    Build end
    12 Sept 2019
  • 10 Feb 2023BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLERef R/2023/037

    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.

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    A hardware change of the water pump

    Vehicles affected
    1,218
    OEM ref
    RE23/02 (RC67)
    Build start
    13 Mar 2019
    Build end
    06 Dec 2019
  • 12 May 2022BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BENTAYGARef R/2022/094

    THE SECOND ROW SEATS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ALIGNED AND LOCKED ON ALL SEAT RAILS

    Defect

    The 2nd row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails.

    Remedy

    Check and re-set the relative 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rail runners.

    Vehicles affected
    977
    OEM ref
    RE22/10 (RC36) RE23/17
    Build start
    08 Jun 2020
    Build end
    17 Dec 2022
  • 12 May 2022BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BENTAYGA EWBRef R/2022/094

    THE SECOND ROW SEATS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY ALIGNED AND LOCKED ON ALL SEAT RAILS

    Defect

    The 2nd row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails.

    Remedy

    Check and re-set the relative 2nd row seat rail positions to ensure proper engagement of the seat rail runners.

    Vehicles affected
    977
    OEM ref
    RE22/10 (RC36) RE23/17
    Build start
    03 Oct 2022
    Build end
    20 Oct 2022
  • 31 Mar 2022BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GTRef R/2022/078

    INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    Incorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed.

    Remedy

    Inspect the affected front seat belt assemblies and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    RE22/08 (RC34)
    Build start
    18 Jun 2018
    Build end
    20 Aug 2021
  • 31 Mar 2022BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED FLYING SPURRef R/2022/078

    INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    Incorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed.

    Remedy

    Inspect the affected front seat belt assemblies and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    RE22/08 (RC34)
    Build start
    18 Jun 2018
    Build end
    20 Aug 2021
  • 31 Mar 2022BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLERef R/2022/078

    INCORRECT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR FUNCTION (ALR) MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    Incorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor (ALR) function may have been installed.

    Remedy

    Inspect the affected front seat belt assemblies and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    RE22/08 (RC34)
    Build start
    18 Jun 2018
    Build end
    20 Aug 2021
  • 25 Aug 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BENTAYGA V8Ref R/2021/297

    Incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module

    Defect

    Incorrect software parameters may have been released for the Chassis Control Module of certain vehicles fitted with standard (passive) roll bars.

    Remedy

    The Chassis Control Module will be updated with the correct software parameters.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    RE21/29 (RC11)
    Build start
    15 Jun 2021
    Build end
    15 Jun 2021
  • 27 Jul 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/276

    THE FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS

    Defect

    The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant�s legs.

    Remedy

    Update the software for the front seats.

    Vehicles affected
    2,293
    OEM ref
    RE21/26 (RC08)
    Build start
    05 Feb 2018
    Build end
    28 Jun 2021
  • 27 Jul 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GTRef R/2021/276

    THE FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS

    Defect

    The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant�s legs.

    Remedy

    Update the software for the front seats.

    Vehicles affected
    2,293
    OEM ref
    RE21/26 (RC08)
    Build start
    05 Feb 2018
    Build end
    28 Jun 2021
  • 11 Jun 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED FLYING SPURRef R/2021/221

    A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION

    Defect

    Inconsistent fitment of the fuse box and the electrical harness may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary rework the A-post lower trim ensuring correct clearance of the trim to the accelerator pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    2,462
    OEM ref
    RE21/23 (RC05)
    Build start
    15 Jun 2018
    Build end
    30 May 2021
  • 11 Jun 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/221

    A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION

    Defect

    Inconsistent fitment of the fuse box and the electrical harness may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary rework the A-post lower trim ensuring correct clearance of the trim to the accelerator pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    2,462
    OEM ref
    RE21/23 (RC05)
    Build start
    15 Jun 2018
    Build end
    30 May 2021
  • 11 Jun 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GTRef R/2021/221

    A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION

    Defect

    Inconsistent fitment of the fuse box and the electrical harness may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary rework the A-post lower trim ensuring correct clearance of the trim to the accelerator pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    2,462
    OEM ref
    RE21/23 (RC05)
    Build start
    15 Jun 2018
    Build end
    30 May 2021
  • 31 May 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BENTAYGA V8Ref R/2021/153

    THE NUT OF THE ECCENTRIC SCREW COULD BREAK ON THE REAR AXLE LOWER LEVER ARM

    Defect

    The nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm which may cause alterations in the wheel alignment of the rear axle.

    Remedy

    Replace with new known correct nuts from outside identified manufacturing batches. If the screw connection is already damaged this will additionally be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    RE21/17 (RB98)
    Build start
    04 Dec 2020
    Build end
    07 Dec 2020
  • 31 May 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BENTAYGA V8Ref R/2021/171

    CRACKS COULD BE PRESENT IN THE CYLINDER BORE OF SPECIFIC V8 ENGINES

    Defect

    Cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines.

    Remedy

    Replace the engine of affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    RE21/18 (RB99)
    Build start
    04 Dec 2020
    Build end
    04 Dec 2020
  • 14 Apr 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED FLYING SPURRef R/2021/113

    THE KNEE ROLL AIR BAG WIRING WAS CROSSED AT THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR

    Defect

    The knee roll airbag wiring may be incorrect at the Airbag Control Module connector.

    Remedy

    Correct the wiring at the Airbag Control Module Connector.

    Vehicles affected
    221
    OEM ref
    RE21/14 (RB95)
    Build start
    18 Jul 2019
    Build end
    01 Mar 2021
  • 12 Jan 2021BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GTRef R/2020/373

    THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF CAN BE ACTIVATED USING THE KEY FOB AT DISTANCES EXCEEDING SIX METRES

    Defect

    The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres which contravenes an internal safety guidance measure.

    Remedy

    Update the software parameters within the Body Control Module 2 to disable the activation of the convertible roof via the key fob and update the Owner�s Handbook.

    Vehicles affected
    393
    OEM ref
    RE20/39 (RB81)
    Build start
    31 Aug 2019
    Build end
    18 Nov 2020
  • 11 Aug 2020BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED BENTAYGA V8Ref R/2020/168

    THE FUEL LOW PRESSURE HOSE QUICK CONNECT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD BE SUBJECTED TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE DESIGN OPERATING SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to temperatures above the design operating specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the existing fuel quick connect with one made of an improved material. Update engine cooling fan software where required.

    Vehicles affected
    602
    OEM ref
    RE20/14 (RB56)
    Build start
    29 Jan 2018
    Build end
    17 Dec 2019
  • 02 Jun 2020BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL FLYING SPURRef R/2020/145

    THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE SUNROOF AND THE VEHICLE BODY DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    A small number of vehicles may have an adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body which does not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    The sunroof glass or sunroof assembly will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    RE20/15 (RB57)
    Build start
    02 Jan 2020
    Build end
    21 Jan 2020
  • 02 Jun 2020BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED CONTINENTAL GTRef R/2020/145

    THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE SUNROOF AND THE VEHICLE BODY DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    A small number of vehicles may have an adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body which does not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    The sunroof glass or sunroof assembly will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    RE20/15 (RB57)
    Build start
    02 Jan 2020
    Build end
    21 Jan 2020

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