Bentley Continental GT Recall R/2020/373: The Convertible Roof Can Be Activated Using The Key Fob At Distances Exceeding Six Metres, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Jan 2021
- Launched
- 393
- vehicles in the UK
- RE20/39 (RB81)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental GT vehicles built between 31 August 2019 and 18 November 2020. The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres which contravenes an internal safety guidance measure. The dealer will update the software parameters within the Body Control Module 2 to disable the activation of the convertible roof via the key fob and update the Owner,s Handbook. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres which contravenes an internal safety guidance measure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CONVERTIBLE ROOF CAN BE ACTIVATED USING THE KEY FOB AT DISTANCES EXCEEDING SIX METRES Defect: The convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres which contravenes an internal safety guidance measure. Remedy: Update the software parameters within the Body Control Module 2 to disable the activation of the convertible roof via the key fob and update the Owner�s Handbook.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software parameters within the Body Control Module 2 to disable the activation of the convertible roof via the key fob and update the Owner,s Handbook. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Continental GT built between 31 August 2019 and 18 November 2020 may be included. Bentley estimates 393 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 RE20/39 (RB81) or the DVSA reference R/2020/373. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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/2020/168 on 11 Aug 2020, for the fuel low pressure hose quick connect in the engine compartment could be subjected to…. The one launched after it was R/2021/113 on 14 Apr 2021, for the knee roll air bag wiring was crossed at the air bag control module connector. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/373, launched 12 January 2021. 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.