NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Bentley Continental GT Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Bentley Continental GT has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bentley dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Bentley Continental GT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Bentley Continental GT owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Bentley Continental GT, describing incidents dated July 1, 2021 to December 2, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Seats 2 complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11704839 · Filed
On December 2, 2025 I was driving on interstate 26, and warning lights came on, at the same time steering locked up and was I unable to steer. I did manage to slowly leave right lane, about 200 yards, and enter shoulder. I turned off and restarted many times and finally the steering unlocked. In…
ODI #11452959 · Filed
The front seats in this vehicle, when moved to allow back seat access, do not return to the original position. They move totally backward, trapping the person sitting in the back. My friend had to remove her shoes and actually pull her legs out using her hands and arms. Had there been an accident or…
ODI #11450150 · Filed
The contact owns a 2021 Bentley Continental GT. The contact stated that an occupant was trapped in the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V550000 (Seats)…
Incorrectly Installed Seat Belt Assembly/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #22V177000 · Seat Belts — Front — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2022 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 25 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE22/08 (RC34) · Owners notified April 22, 2022
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Incorrect Air Bag Information in Manual/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #21V975000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2021 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,777 vehicles
Repair completion: 90.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE21/43 (RC26) · Owners notified February 10, 2022
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front Seat Control Module Malfunction
NHTSA #21V550000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Power Adjust · NHTSA notice
Reported July 21, 2021 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,647 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE21/26 (RC08) · Owners notified August 31, 2021
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GT/GT Convertible vehicles. During some automated front seat movements, the front seat may trap a rear passenger's legs.
Safety consequence
The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the software for the front seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/26 (RC08).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Bentley Continental GT model years
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