AI Damage2023 Bentley Continental: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Bentley Continental filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and vehicle speed control. The maker issued 26 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 26
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Vehicle speed control 100% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (100% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 18.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (100% of all).
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
- dual-clutch (DCT), 8-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,964 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 7% least complained about).
On average one model year of the Continental has 0 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 1, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- 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.
- Software update for the rear door control modules - 00BB and 00BC during PDI (SC23/24). Technical background
Software update is available for the left and right hand rear door control modules - Diagnostic address 00BB Driver side and 00BC Passenger side The software eliminates the rear window short drop function.
- Driver / Passenger door(s) creak on close - All models (front and / or rear)
Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver and / or Passenger door creak during the Power close function - Front and / or rear (Depending on vehicle type).
- Driver / Passenger door(s) creak on close - All models (frond and/or rear)
Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver and / or Passenger door creak during the Power close function - Front and / or rear (Depending on vehicle type) Technical background: Ensure the fault is as described…
- 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…
- HVAC distribution/operational issues - HVAC Motor defect DTCs logged. Customer statement / workshop findings
HVAC distribution/operational issues - HVAC motor defect (DTCs) evident within address 08 - Climatronic control unit, the DTCs can be static or Intermittent Technical background: Where VIN applicable the operative MUST…
- 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
- Multiple Random Misfires Evident During PDI Customer Statement
Multiple random cylinder misfire DTCs detected during PDI - DTC P030000: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (misfires on multiple cylinders) within the following control units: -V8 - ECM 1 - V8 (Address 01) ECM…
- Tyre tread/sidewall crack(s) Customer Statement
Cracks evident in the sidewall and/or tread pattern (See the examples in Figures 1 and 2 showing cracks within the tread pattern)
- Road wheel inspection procedure Customer Statement
In the event a complaint is received regarding road wheel/s condition for example: - Scratches - Corrosion - Damage - Blemishes - Chipping Please refer to the onward instructions
NHTSA lists 26 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Bentley Continental?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 1.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Bentley Continental?
NHTSA lists 26 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 2023 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 2023 models
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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.