Bentley Continental GT Recall R/2021/276: The Front Seat Software Could Result In Trapping Of A Rear Occupant's Legs, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 2,293
- vehicles in the UK
- RE21/26 (RC08)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental GT vehicles built between 5 February 2018 and 28 June 2021. The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant,s legs. The dealer will update the software for the front seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant,s legs.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FRONT SEAT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN TRAPPING OF A REAR OCCUPANT'S LEGS Defect: The front seat software could result in trapping of a rear occupant�s legs. Remedy: Update the software for the front seats.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in trapping of a rear occupant,s legs.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software for the front seats. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Continental GT built between 5 February 2018 and 28 June 2021 may be included. Bentley estimates 2,293 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 RE21/26 (RC08) or the DVSA reference R/2021/276. 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 GT, Flying SpurA manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position | Low | R/2021/221 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2021/221 on 11 Jun 2021, for a manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting…. The one launched after it was R/2021/297 on 25 Aug 2021, for incorrect software parameters have been released for the Chassis Control Module. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/276, launched 27 July 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.