2018 Bentley Continental problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2018 Bentley Continental — 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 2018 compare to other Continental years?

Continental NHTSA complaints by model year, 2018 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2018 Bentley Continental problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Tires & Wheels	1	100%	new

Does the 2018 Bentley Continental have recalls?

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

19V863000SteeringDecember 4, 2019 · 229 units

Defect

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Continental Supersports vehicles. The Power Assisted Steering (PAS) cooler pipe may be the incorrect size, allowing the cooler hose to detach and leak power steering fluid.

Consequence

A power steering fluid leak may cause a loss of vehicle control, or a hazard to following traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Bentley will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the PAS cooler pipe, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE19/27.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TOOLS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE USED ON WHEEL NUTS ON THE WHEEL DUE TO INCORRECT SIZES, THE REAR TIRE OF THE CAR WENT FLAT ON THE HIGHWAY AT 10:50 PM AND TRY TO INSTALL SPARE TIRE ON THE SIDE OF STREET BUT THE TOOLS PROVIDED FROM THE FACTORY AS AN EMERGENCY TOOLS DID NOT FIT TO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · November 8, 2019

2018 Bentley Continental — common questions

Is the 2018 Bentley Continental reliable?

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

Does the 2018 Bentley Continental have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Bentley Continental. 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 2018 compare to other Continental years?

What are the most common 2018 Bentley Continental problems?

Does the 2018 Bentley Continental have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2018 Bentley Continental — common questions

Is the 2018 Bentley Continental reliable?

Does the 2018 Bentley Continental have recalls?

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