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Bentley Continental GT I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 3 versions affected: 3

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
W12 6.0 560Petrol · 560 hp W12 6.0 SpeedPetrol · 608 hp W12 6.0 SupersportsPetrol · 630 hp	Rappel : filtre à carburant corrodé par le sel Rappel : perte de pression de freinage

Each campaign in detail

Rappel : filtre à carburant corrodé par le sel
Manufacturer recall
Campagne 08V217000 (RE08/02) sur les années-modèles 2004 à 2008 : le sel peut rendre poreux le boîtier du filtre à carburant et provoquer une fuite, avec risque d'incendie. Le filtre est remplacé gratuitement (Vehicle Safety Recalls, Petrolicious).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
W12 6.0 560, W12 6.0 Speed, W12 6.0 Supersports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Recall 08V217000 — Vehicle Safety Recalls (new tab)
- 2003-11 Bentley Continental GT Buying Guide — Petrolicious (new tab)
Rappel : perte de pression de freinage
Manufacturer recall
Selon Petrolicious, les voitures construites jusqu'au début 2008 ont été rappelées pour une agrafe moteur et une conduite de frein défectueuses pouvant faire perdre la pression de freinage ; les freins carbone-céramique ont aussi fait l'objet d'un rappel (vis des disques arrière qui se desserrent).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
W12 6.0 560, W12 6.0 Speed, W12 6.0 Supersports
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- 2003-11 Bentley Continental GT Buying Guide — Petrolicious (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Known faults	Reliability
Jaguar XK II	2	4.0/5
Volkswagen Phaeton I	3	4.0/5
Ferrari 550 Maranello / 575M Maranello F133	6	2.5/5
Audi A8 D3	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Bentley Continental GT I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Bentley Continental GT I: Rappel : filtre à carburant corrodé par le sel ; Rappel : perte de pression de freinage.

Which versions of the Bentley Continental GT I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Bentley Continental GT I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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