Model year 2020 · Subcompact Cars, Minicompact Cars

2020 Bentley Continental: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Bentley Continental at 15–19 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined mpg

15–19

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Bentley dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Bentley Continental recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Bentley Continental, newest first.

Air bags: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 23V152000 Reported Mar 8, 2023
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE23/03 (RC68))
Units affected
1,610 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles. Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if necessary, remove the sharp edge on the airbag deflector bracket rivet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/03(RC68).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system

NHTSA 23V034000 Reported Jan 27, 2023
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE23/02 (RC67))
Units affected
650 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/02 (RC67).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seat belts: Front: Retractor

NHTSA 22V177000 Reported Mar 23, 2022
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE22/08 (RC34))
Units affected
25 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats: Front assembly: Power adjust

NHTSA 21V550000 Reported Jul 21, 2021
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE21/26 (RC08))
Units affected
3,647 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.
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).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA 20V309000 Reported May 27, 2020
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE 20/15 (RB57))
Units affected
3 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT vehicles equipped with a factory-installed sunroof. The sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, possibly resulting in wind noise, water leaks, and in some cases, the complete separation of the sunroof from the vehicle.
Risk
If the sunroof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will remove the old sunroof glass and fit a new sunroof glass assembly to the vehicle using the approved bonding products and procedure, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 20/15 (RB57).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Bentley Continental fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Bentley Continental EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Continental GT4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/26/19 mpg$4,350469
Continental GT6.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium12/20/15 mpg$5,500586
Continental GT Convertible6.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/15 mpg$5,500601

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Bentley Continental crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Bentley Continental NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2020 Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible C AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 2 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Bentley Continental owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2020 Bentley Continental received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Bentley Continental model years

Bentley Continental by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Continental19 mpg20—
2025 Continental19 mpg11—
2024 Continental14–17 mpg———
2023 Continental14–18 mpg02—
2022 Continental14–19 mpg20—
2021 Continental15–19 mpg43—
2017 Continental15–18 mpg10—
2016 Continental15–18 mpg———
2015 Continental15–18 mpg12—

All Bentley Continental years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Bentley models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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