Recall 23V152 affects 1,610 2020-2021 Bentley Continental GTC vehicles for seat air bags that can tear. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
Bentley is recalling 1,610 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles because a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket can tear the seat air bags during deployment. A torn air bag can reduce occupant protection in a crash and increase injury risk; Bentley dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The front seat air bag deflector bracket on the 2020-2021 Bentley Continental GTC sits on the seat frame near the seat-mounted air bag. The bracket helps manage the space around the air bag so the bag can deploy from the seat as designed. A rivet holds that bracket to the front seat frame.
On included vehicles, variation in the riveting process left a protruding rivet mandrel, the small stem left after a rivet is set. That exposed metal edge can be sharp enough to catch the seat air bag as it deploys. If the bag tears during deployment, the vehicle does not meet the required side impact and occupant crash protection standards.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is not a noise, warning light, or driving symptom an owner can check from the driver's seat.
Who's affected?
Both model years involve the same rivet used to attach the airbag deflector bracket to the front seat frame.
| 2020 Bentley Continental GTC | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2021 Bentley Continental GTC | air bag system |
| Units affected | 1,610 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
A torn front seat air bag can provide less protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Drive with care and schedule the seat inspection soon. If a bracket rivet edge needs correction, the dealer handles it without charge. Repair is free at any franchised Bentley dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2021 Bentley Continental GTC is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the free front-seat inspection and bracket-rivet edge repair that protects the seat air bag during deployment.
- Bring the recall notice Bentley mailed, or reference recall number 23V152 when you call.
- Call Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923 with questions about scheduling or the free repair.
- Schedule the inspection before relying on the vehicle for regular passenger use.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bentley technician inspects the affected front seats. If the airbag deflector bracket rivet has a sharp edge, the technician removes that edge so it does not tear the seat airbag during deployment. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Bentley offers a reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related front seat or airbag repair, contact Bentley customer service or the dealer with documentation for reimbursement review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 8, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| April 17, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 17, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 17, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V152?
Recall 23V152 covers 1,610 2020-2021 Bentley Continental GTC vehicles with an air bag deflector bracket edge that can tear a seat air bag during deployment. A torn air bag can reduce crash protection and raise injury risk. Bentley dealers will inspect the front seats and repair the bracket area for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2021 Bentley Continental GTC is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V152. If it is, contact a franchised Bentley dealer to schedule the front-seat inspection. The dealer will remove the sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket rivet if needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Bentley dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if needed, remove the sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket rivet free of charge.
Is it safe to drive my Bentley Continental GTC before the recall repair?
This recall does not carry a do-not-drive instruction. The safety issue in recall 23V152 is crash protection: a torn seat air bag can leave an occupant less protected in a crash. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer inspection and repair.
When were Bentley recall 23V152 owner letters mailed?
Bentley mailed owner notification letters on April 17, 2023. If you bought the vehicle used or never received the letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then reference recall 23V152 when you contact a Bentley dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V152000 |
|---|---|
| Bentley customer service | 1-800-777-6923 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V152 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V152000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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