Bentley Continental GT Recall R/2023/037: The Water Pump Concept Can Create A Vacuum Within The Electrical Area Of The Pump. As A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 1,218
- vehicles in the UK
- RE23/02 (RC67)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Continental GT vehicles built between 15 June 2018 and 6 December 2019. The water pump concept can create a vacuum within the electrical area of the pump. The recall notice describes the fix as: a hardware change of the water pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The 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. Defect: The 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. Remedy: A hardware change of the water pump
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the 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.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a hardware change of the water pump.
Are You Affected?
Continental GT built between 15 June 2018 and 6 December 2019 may be included. Bentley estimates 1,218 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 RE23/02 (RC67) or the DVSA reference R/2023/037. 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 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 | |
| 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/2022/094 on 12 May 2022, for the second row seats may not be correctly aligned and locked on all seat rails. The one launched after it was R/2023/064 on 21 Mar 2023, for when riveting the airbag deflector bracket to the seat frame a sharp edge on the rivet…. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/037, launched 10 February 2023. 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.