Recall 22V177 affects 25 2020-2022 Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur vehicles for a passenger-seat-belt ALR issue. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
Bentley is recalling 25 2020-2022 Continental GT and Flying Spur vehicles because the front passenger seat belt assembly can be missing the automatic locking retractor required for child restraints. Without that locking feature, a child restraint in the front passenger seat can fail to stay properly secured in a crash; Bentley dealers will inspect and repair the seat belt assembly free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt assembly in the 2020-2022 Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur holds the occupant in place during normal driving and in a crash. The front passenger belt also needs an automatic locking retractor, or ALR, for child restraint use. When activated, the ALR lets the belt pull out, then ratchet tight and stay locked around a child seat.
On recalled vehicles, the issue is an incorrectly installed front seat belt assembly or an installed part that Bentley was not able to confirm from supplier information. In practical terms, the passenger belt can lack the ALR function needed to lock a child seat when the seat belt is used instead of LATCH. Bentley identified the affected vehicles by comparing its build information with supplier serial numbers.
If you use the seat belt to secure a child restraint, the belt will not lock as expected when the ALR is missing. You will also not hear the clicking sound that occurs when the ALR function is engaged. That is the warning sign before the problem matters in use.
Who's affected?
Spans Continental GT and Flying Spur models across the 2020-2022 model years, with the same driver-position seat belt assembly.
| 2020 Bentley Continental GT | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2021 Bentley Continental GT | seat belt |
| 2021 Bentley Flying Spur | seat belt |
| 2022 Bentley Flying Spur | seat belt |
| 2022 Bentley Continental GT | seat belt |
| Units affected | 25 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the automatic locking retractor, a passenger seat belt can fail to hold a child restraint securely, increasing injury risk in a crash. If you secure a child seat with the belt instead of LATCH, watch for a belt that does not lock and no clicking sound. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2022 Bentley Continental GT or Flying Spur is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the free inspection and seat belt replacement if the front passenger belt is missing the automatic locking retractor.
- Bring the recall notice if Bentley mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V177 when you call.
- Avoid installing a child restraint in the front passenger seat until the dealer confirms the belt has the automatic locking retractor or completes the repair.
- Call Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 with questions about recall number 22V177.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bentley technician inspects the affected front seat belt assembly and replaces the affected seat belt if the inspection shows replacement is needed. The inspection, replacement parts, and labor are free under recall 22V177. This repair addresses front seat belt assemblies that were installed incorrectly, including front passenger belts missing the automatic locking retractor needed for child restraint locking. Bentley says reimbursement is not offered for this campaign, so prior out-of-pocket repair costs are not paid back through a recall reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| March 23, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 2, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 2, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 16, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 16, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V177?
Recall 22V177 covers 25 2020-2022 Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur vehicles with front passenger seat belt assemblies that were installed without the automatic locking retractor required for child restraints. Bentley dealers will inspect the belt and replace it if needed for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2022 Bentley Continental GT or Flying Spur is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V177. If it is, contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the front passenger seat belt inspection. Reference recall number 22V177 or Bentley recall RE22/08 (RC34) when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Bentley dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt assembly and, if needed, replace the affected seat belt free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the front passenger seat belt lacks the automatic locking retractor needed to properly secure a child restraint. An unsecured child restraint increases injury risk in a crash. If your VIN is included, have a Bentley dealer complete the free inspection and repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V177000 |
|---|---|
| Bentley customer service | 1-800-777-6923 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V177 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V177000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →