Model year
2021 Bentley Continental
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Continental for 2021. Under the matched names CONTINENTAL GT and CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO, NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 3 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for CONTINENTAL GT are SEATS (2), STEERING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,350–$5,500, 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 2021. 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 GT | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for CONTINENTAL GT
22V177000 · Mar 23, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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…
21V975000 · Dec 15, 2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
21V550000 · Jul 21, 2021
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
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.
Complaints for CONTINENTAL GT
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for CONTINENTAL GT
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GT Convertible C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GT V8 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GT V8 Convertible C AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT Convertible · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Continental GT Convertible · 6L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Continental GT · 6L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 20 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Continental GT · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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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 2021 Bentley Continental at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.