Model year
2001 Bentley Continental
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Continental for 2001. Under the matched names CONTINENTAL R, CONTINENTAL SC, and CONTINENTAL T, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 12 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 0 complaints
- 2001 0 complaints
- 2003 0 complaints
- 2004 0 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
- 2006 0 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
- 2009 1 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2015 2 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2001. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL R | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CONTINENTAL SC | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CONTINENTAL T | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for CONTINENTAL R
01V096000 · Apr 16, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. FUEL VAPORS STORED IN THE VEHICLE'S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM COULD ENTER A BODY CAVITY BEHIND THE ROCKER PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
Complaints for CONTINENTAL R
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for CONTINENTAL R
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental SC · 6.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 15 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
| Continental T · 6.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 15 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
| Continental R · 6.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 15 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Bentley Continental at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.