AI Damage2016 Bentley Continental: common problems
The maker issued 92 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 92
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- 6 L · petrol · turbo · 12 cyl
- automatic, 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines
Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please…
- 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings
12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section.
- Spurious DTC identification. Customer statement / workshop findings
Customers will not be aware of any DTCs, workshop operatives may discover spurious DTCs whilst running Guided Fault Finding (GFF) when using ODIS Technical background: To determine the course of action which should be…
- Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement
Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing
- Brake Noise Identification
Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical Background: -The noise/squeal can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system
- Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns
Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list…
- Running gear - Noise identification Workshop Findings
The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting the instructions…
- Service info
body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks Customer Statement: -1. The lenses of the headlights (illustration 1a) /front fog lamps (illustration 1b) are steamed up/damp from the inside with minor drips…
- 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings
12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section
- All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings
Customers will not be aware of any fault codes Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle Technical background: The…
- HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines
Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has…
- Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings
Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist…
NHTSA lists 92 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Bentley Continental?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 92 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Bentley Continental?
NHTSA lists 92 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Bentley Continental from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.