Vehicle recall R/2021/221

Bentley Continental and Bentley Flying Spur recall: A manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position

DVSA recall R/2021/221 names the Bentley Continental and Bentley Flying Spur. It was launched 11 June 2021. It covers vehicles built 15 June 2018 to 30 May 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/221
Launched: 11 June 2021
Issued by: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: RE21/23 (RC05)
Vehicles: 2,462 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

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

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 2,462.
Model	Built
Bentley Continental (CONTINENTAL GT)	15 June 2018 to 30 May 2021
Bentley Continental (CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE)	15 June 2018 to 30 May 2021
Bentley Flying Spur	15 June 2018 to 30 May 2021

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/276 The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs 27 July 2021, Bentley Continental
R/2021/113 The knee roll air bag wiring was crossed at the air bag control module connector 14 April 2021, Bentley Flying Spur
R/2020/373 The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres 12 January 2021, 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/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

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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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