Bentley Continental GT

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Bentley Continental GT registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (609 cars), engine power from 23 countries, kerb weight from 24 countries. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of Bentley Continental GT registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Bentley Continental GT cars registered for the first time across 24 European countries in 2025.

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

Engine variants

European engine versions of the Bentley Continental GT by displacement, from the Dutch register (RDW). 4 variants.

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 5 complaints for the Bentley Continental GT, most often about seats, wheels, steering, electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 95% of Bentley Continental GTs pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,671 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

8 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 3 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Bentley Continental GT. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-06-05

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  This could lead to an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-02-01

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  The battery cable may be loose. In very rare cases, the electrical connection can overheat whilst the vehicle is in use and lead to a vehicle fire.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2015-11-06

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-09-03

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-12-19

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  No description of the defect in Safety Gate.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-12-25

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

  The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-05-26

• Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)

  If the functions fail, the hazard warning lights and defrost demist functionality of the vehicle will be inoperable, increasing the risk of an accident.

  EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-06-21

• SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUSTUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

  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.

  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).

  NHTSA campaign 21V550000 · reported 21/07/2021

• EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

  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."

  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).

  NHTSA campaign 21V975000 · reported 15/12/2021

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORUS · NHTSAModel year 2021

  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."

  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).

  NHTSA campaign 22V177000 · reported 23/03/2022

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Bentley recalls.