1997 Bentley Continental Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Bentley Continental. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Bentley Continental
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The bolts attaching the lower steering column to the intermediate steering coupling can contact the brake hydraulic system pipes located in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the pipes to prevent contact between the pipes and bolts, and any damaged pipes will be replaced.
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Air bags
The aluminum facia trim panel on the passenger supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag door can detach during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SRS air bag doors with a new door using a different adhesive to attach the panel.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Bentley Continental. 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Continental model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Bentley Continental | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Bentley Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Bentley Continental | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Bentley Continental | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Bentley Continental
How do I know if my 1997 Bentley Continental 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 1997 Bentley Continental; 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 97V049000).
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.