Bentley Continental Supersports Recall R/2017/220: Loss Of Power Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 36
- vehicles in the UK
- RE17/13 (RA91)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental Supersports vehicles built between 19 May 2017 and 5 July 2017. A pipe to the power steering cooler may not be corrctly secured and may come adrift. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit a new bracket to more securely retain the pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A pipe to the power steering cooler may not be corrctly secured and may come adrift. This may cause a loss of power steering assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE Defect: A pipe to the power steering cooler may not be corrctly secured and may come adrift. This may cause a loss of power steering assistance. Remedy: On affected vehicles fit a new bracket to more securely retain the pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a loss of power steering assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles fit a new bracket to more securely retain the pipes.
Are You Affected?
Continental Supersports built between 19 May 2017 and 5 July 2017 may be included. Bentley estimates 36 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the campaign code RE17/13 (RA91) or the DVSA reference R/2017/220. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental 24, Continental SupersportsThe connecting hose of the hydraulic power assisted steering system may detach | Urgent | R/2019/405 | |
| Continental GTThe electrical power steering wiring harness can become trapped at the front axle assembly | Urgent | R/2019/202 | |
| Continental GTIn specific driving conditions the electric power steering control unit displayed an error | Urgent | R/2019/016 | |
| BentaygaSteering power assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2017/113 | |
| ArnageSteering and brakes power assistance hose may leak | Urgent | R/2003/053 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2017/113 on 3 Apr 2017, for steering power assistance may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2019/008 on 21 Jan 2019, for the rear seat belt anchorage performance may not fulfil the load requirements on 5 seat…. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/220, launched 17 July 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.