Model year 2026 · Subcompact Cars, Minicompact Cars
2026 Bentley Continental: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Bentley Continental at 19 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
19
NHTSA overall rating
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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.
2026 Bentley Continental recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Bentley Continental, newest first.
Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft
NHTSA 26V330000Reported May 21, 2026
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE26/14)
Units affected
8 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. The front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time.
Risk
A loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE25/41)
Units affected
17 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE25/41. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Bentley Continental fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.
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.
2026 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.
