1996 Bentley Continental R Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1996 Bentley Continental R. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1996 Bentley Continental R
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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Fluid (service brakes)
An incompatibility can exist between the mineral oil supplied by castrol and the hydraulic brake system of these vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will drain the hydraulic system and refill the system with new mineral oil. The affected spare bottles will also be replaced.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
An incorrectly positioned wire within the electrically operated gearbox actuator can chafe against the cover causing the transmission selector fuse to blow.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the affected wire to prevent contact with the gearbox actuator cover.
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Seats
Both front seat belt lower anchorage rails have a manufacturing weakness which could fracture in a vehicle impact.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt lower anchorage rails.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Bentley Continental R. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Bentley Continental R model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Continental R model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Bentley Continental R | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Bentley Continental R | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Bentley Continental R | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Bentley Continental R | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Bentley Continental R | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Bentley Continental R | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Bentley Continental R | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Bentley Continental R
How do I know if my 1996 Bentley Continental R 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1996 Bentley Continental R; 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 95V159000).
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.
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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.