Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur Recall R/2021/221: A Manufacturing Issue Could Prevent The Accelerator Pedal From Returning To Its Resting…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 2,462
- vehicles in the UK
- RE21/23 (RC05)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental GT, Flying Spur vehicles built between 15 June 2018 and 30 May 2021. Inconsistent fitment of the fuse box and the electrical harness may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position. The dealer will check and if necessary rework the A-post lower trim ensuring correct clearance of the trim to the accelerator pedal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Inconsistent fitment of the fuse box and the electrical harness may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A MANUFACTURING ISSUE COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO ITS RESTING POSITION Defect: Inconsistent fitment of the fuse box and the electrical harness may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position. Remedy: Check and if necessary rework the A-post lower trim ensuring correct clearance of the trim to the accelerator pedal.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary rework the A-post lower trim ensuring correct clearance of the trim to the accelerator pedal.
Are You Affected?
Continental GT, Flying Spur built between 15 June 2018 and 30 May 2021 may be included. Bentley estimates 2,462 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 RE21/23 (RC05) or the DVSA reference R/2021/221. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying SpurBentley Continental GT Continental GT convertible Flying Spur: incorrect front driveshafts (RE26/14 RD93) | Book soon | R/2026/216 | |
| Flying SpurOn affected vehicles the retention bracket holding the rear entertainment screens located in the rear of the front seats may have been installed in the incorrect orientation | Low | R/2023/131 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2021/171 on 31 May 2021, for cracks could be present in the cylinder bore of specific V8 engines. The one launched after it was R/2021/276 on 27 Jul 2021, for the front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant's legs. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/221, launched 11 June 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.