2013 Bentley Continental GT problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2013 Bentley Continental GT — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Continental GT years?

Continental GT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2013 Bentley Continental GT have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V688000Electrical SystemOctober 21, 2015 · 7,778 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

2013 Bentley Continental GT — common questions

Is the 2013 Bentley Continental GT reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Bentley Continental GT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2013 Bentley Continental GT. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2013 compare to other Continental GT years?

Does the 2013 Bentley Continental GT have recalls?

2013 Bentley Continental GT — common questions

Is the 2013 Bentley Continental GT reliable?

Does the 2013 Bentley Continental GT have recalls?

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