Vehicle recall 23V034000 · January 27, 2023
Bentley Continental GT and Continental GT Cabrio
Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. Liquid may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
- Consequence
- An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the water pump with an improved water pump (from supplier Pierburg) that is fitted with a pressure compensation seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/02 (RC67).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V034000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 27, 2023
- Filed by
- Bentley Motors, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- RE23/02 (RC67)
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 650
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bentley Continental GT (2020): 2020
- Bentley Continental GT Cabrio (2020): 2020
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