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2020 Bentley Continental

Gas
Subcompact Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
55 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA0
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
202620252024202320222021202020172016

The 2020 Bentley Continental is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Continental GT, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Continental GTGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo162619$4,100
Continental GTGasAWD6.0L 12-cyl turbo122015$5,150
Continental GT ConvertibleGasAWD6.0L 12-cyl turbo121915$5,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41989, 42416, 42407.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Air Bags

RE23/03 (RC68)
1,610 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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."RiskA torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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).
NHTSA campaign 23V152000reported Mar 8, 2023Bentley Motors, Inc.
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Electrical System

RE23/02 (RC67)
650 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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.RiskAn electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.FixDealers 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).
NHTSA campaign 23V034000reported Jan 27, 2023Bentley Motors, Inc.
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Seat Belts

RE22/08 (RC34)
25 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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."RiskA missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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 22V177000reported Mar 23, 2022Bentley Motors, Inc.
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Seats

RE21/26 (RC08)
3,647 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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.RiskThe rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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 21V550000reported Jul 21, 2021Bentley Motors, Inc.
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Visibility

RE 20/15 (RB57)
3 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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.RiskIf the sunroof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.FixBentley 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).
NHTSA campaign 20V309000reported May 27, 2020Bentley Motors, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Continental model years

C

2026 Bentley Continental

2 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2025 Bentley Continental

1 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2024 Bentley Continental

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2023 Bentley Continental

0 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2022 Bentley Continental

2 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2021 Bentley Continental

4 recalls · 3 complaints

B

2017 Bentley Continental

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2016 Bentley Continental

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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