The worst 2012 Bentley Continental GT problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
- Risk
- A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1‑800‑777‑6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
Recall number 15V688000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Bentley Continental GT 216
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Telephone Functionality
- Running gear
- Telephone Functionality
- Usage of E10 fuel
- BIU Screen malfunction | Continental GT/GTC/Flying Spur 11
- Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
- 12 volt
- Engine coolant mixture
- Airbag, fire, accident (safety-related enquiry
- Service info: Engine oil – Specific oil type and oil consumption reference.
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Questions about the 2012 Bentley Continental GT
Is the 2012 Bentley Continental GT reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Bentley Continental GT?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2012 Bentley Continental GT have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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