Bentley Continental GT Recall R/2019/202: The Electrical Power Steering Wiring Harness Can Become Trapped At The Front Axle Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 802
- vehicles in the UK
- RE 19/07 (RB21)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental GT vehicles built between 24 June 2018 and 1 May 2019. The electrical power steering wiring may have been damaged during assembly. The dealer will inspect and if damaged replace harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical power steering wiring may have been damaged during assembly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME TRAPPED AT THE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect: The electrical power steering wiring may have been damaged during assembly. Remedy: Inspect and if damaged replace harness
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the electrical power steering wiring harness can become trapped at the front axle assembly.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and if damaged replace harness.
Are You Affected?
Continental GT built between 24 June 2018 and 1 May 2019 may be included. Bentley estimates 802 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 RE 19/07 (RB21) or the DVSA reference R/2019/202. 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 GT, Continental GTC, Flying SpurBentley Continental GT Continental GT convertible Flying Spur: incorrect front driveshafts (RE26/14 RD93) | Book soon | R/2026/216 | |
| Bacalar, Continental GTWhen riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet could be created. In the event of the seat airbags being deployed it is possible that the airbag material could become torn reducing the effectiveness of occupant protection | Urgent | R/2023/064 | |
| Continental GTThe water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. As a result liquid from the coolant system can permeate through the pump housing onto the electrical circuit board and connector | Low | R/2023/037 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 | |
| Continental GTThe front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs | Low | R/2021/276 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2019/170 on 2 Jul 2019, for the centre console switchpack could suffer loss of specific functions. The one launched after it was R/2019/405 on 10 Dec 2019, for the connecting hose of the hydraulic power assisted steering system may detach. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/202, launched 2 July 2019. 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.