Vehicle recall R/2021/276

Bentley Continental recall: The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs

DVSA recall R/2021/276 names the Bentley Continental. It was launched 27 July 2021. It covers vehicles built 5 February 2018 to 28 June 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/276
Launched: 27 July 2021
Issued by: BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: RE21/26 (RC08)
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2,293 on each model line

What can go wrong

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

The fix

Update the software for the front seats.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2,293. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Bentley Continental (CONTINENTAL GT)	5 February 2018 to 28 June 2021	2,293
Bentley Continental (CONTINENTAL GT CONVERTIBLE)	5 February 2018 to 28 June 2021	2,293

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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/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/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. 10 February 2023, 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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