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Campaign 13V484 Posted October 17, 2013 469 units

2007-2011 Bentley Continental Recall 13V484: Rotor Screws

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V484 affects 469 2007-2011 Bentley Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur for brake rotor screw failure. Repair is free at a franchised Bentley dealer.

Bentley is recalling 469 2007-2011 Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Continental Flying Spur vehicles with carbon ceramic brake discs because salty conditions can cause the stainless steel rotor-securing screws to fail. Loss of those screws reduces braking ability and raises crash risk, and the Bentley dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The 2007-2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTC, and Continental GT models in this recall use carbon ceramic brake discs. The brake disc, also called the rotor, is the round friction surface clamped by the brake pads when you press the pedal. Stainless steel screws secure that rotor assembly so it stays fixed and centered while the wheel turns and the brakes apply force.

On affected vehicles, those stainless steel screws are exposed to salty road conditions. Salt can corrode or weaken the screw connection until the screws fail. Once that happens, the rotor is no longer secured as designed, so the brake hardware cannot work with the same stability under braking.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on noise, vibration, a warning light, or pedal feel to confirm the defect before having the recall repair handled by a Bentley dealer.

Who's affected?

Spans three Continental body styles across the 2007-2011 model years, all tied to the hydraulic brake system.

2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur hydraulic brake system
2011 Bentley Continental GTC hydraulic brake system
2011 Bentley Continental GT hydraulic brake system
2009 Bentley Continental GTC hydraulic brake system
2007 Bentley Continental GT hydraulic brake system
Units affected469

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

A failure of the securing screws reduces braking ability and increases the risk of a crash. Until your VIN is checked and the recall repair is complete, drive cautiously, leave extra following distance, and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Bentley dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTC, or Continental GT is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Bentley dealer to ask whether Bentley can perform the free brake-rotor screw replacement for your VIN.
  3. Reference recall number 13V484 and Bentley campaign RE13/14 when you call.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Bentley mailed one, plus any service records for brake work on the carbon ceramic brake discs.
  5. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking because failed rotor screws reduce braking ability.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Bentley technician replaces the screws that secure the carbon ceramic brake rotors. Bentley began the safety recall on October 22, 2013, and the screw replacement is free of charge. The work addresses screws exposed to salty conditions, where failure can compromise how the brake rotor is secured. Ask the Bentley service desk to confirm campaign RE13/14 for your VIN before the appointment.

Timeline

October 17, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
October 22, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V484?

Recall 13V484 covers 469 2007-2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTC, and Continental GT vehicles with carbon ceramic brake discs. Stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors can fail after exposure to salty conditions, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk.

What should I do if my 2007-2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTC, or Continental GT is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Bentley is included in recall 13V484. If it is, contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the brake rotor screw replacement. Reference recall number 13V484 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Bentley's recall remedy says dealers will replace the brake rotor screws free of charge at a franchised Bentley dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced braking ability. If the screws securing the brake rotors fail after exposure to salty conditions, the vehicle can take longer to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Bentley's remedy is to replace the screws for free.

What if I bought my Bentley used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTC, or Continental GT is included, then call a franchised Bentley dealer with recall number 13V484.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V484000
Bentley customer service1-800-777-6923
NHTSA recall #13V484
NHTSA recall # (full)13V484000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →