Vehicle recall R/2020/373

Bentley Continental recall: The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres

DVSA recall R/2020/373 names the Bentley Continental. It was launched 12 January 2021. It covers vehicles built 31 August 2019 to 18 November 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/373
Launched: 12 January 2021
Issued by: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: RE20/39 (RB81)
Vehicles: 393 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Bentley Continental (CONTINENTAL GT)	31 August 2019 to 18 November 2020	393

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/221 A manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position 11 June 2021, Bentley Continental, Bentley Flying Spur
R/2021/276 The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs 27 July 2021, Bentley Continental
R/2020/145 The adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body does not meet specification 2 June 2020, Bentley Continental
R/2019/405 The connecting hose of the hydraulic power assisted steering system may detach 10 December 2019, Bentley Continental
R/2022/078 Incorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed 31 March 2022, Bentley Flying Spur, Bentley Continental
R/2019/202 The electrical power steering wiring harness can become trapped at the front axle assembly 2 July 2019, Bentley Continental

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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