2008 Bentley Continental GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Bentley Continental GT. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Bentley Continental GT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Rotor (service brakes)
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to…
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
Bentley is recalling 13,420 my 2004-2008 continental gt, continental gt speed, continental flying spur, and continental gtc vehicles. There is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. This could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. The recall began on june 18, 2008. Owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Bentley Continental GT. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Bentley Continental (Continental GT, Continental GTC). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–13 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 10 / 17 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 12 cyl, 6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Bentley Continental GT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Continental GT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Bentley Continental GT | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Bentley Continental GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Bentley Continental GT | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 Bentley Continental GT | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Bentley Continental GT | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Bentley Continental GT | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Bentley Continental GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Bentley Continental GT | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Bentley Continental GT
How do I know if my 2008 Bentley Continental GT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Bentley Continental GT; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Bentley dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V217000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Bentley models
- Bentayga12 complaints
- Continental Flying Spur8 complaints
- Continental3 complaints
- Continental GT Cabrio3 complaints
- Arnage2 complaints
- Flying Spur2 complaints
- Arnage LWB1 complaints
- Azure1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.