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2015 Bentley Continental GTRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2015 Bentley Continental GT. Most complaints involve vehicle speed control (1) and wheels (1). The EPA rates it 15–18 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
15–18mpg
EPA · 4 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: vehicle speed control
Fuel cost / yr
$4,400est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2015 Bentley Continental GT as of Nov 6, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jun 2018 – Jun 2018
  1. Vehicle speed control1
  2. Wheels1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Continental GT model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20051
20063
20072
20151
20181
20213
20231
20251
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Vehicle speed control

1 report1 crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THAT IT WAS EQUIPPED WITH ALL SEASON TIRES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING 8 MPH OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED INTO A CURB EXTREMELY HARD. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BENTLEY EDISON (808 US-1, EDISON, NJ 08817, (732) 395-2900) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH $25,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRASH WAS DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO FUNCTION AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SPEAK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 15, 2018Vehicle speed control, WheelsCrash reportedODI 11102131

Wheels

1 report1 crash
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

4 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl turbo · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Continental GT
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
152518$4,400494
Continental GT Convertible
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
132316$5,000542
Continental GT
Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
122115$5,300580
Continental GT Convertible
Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
122015$5,300604
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

8 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Bentley Continental GT as of Nov 6, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 6, 2026Vehicle 9824Vehicle 9820Vehicle 9827
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2015 Continental GT questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Bentley Continental GT have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 6, 2026.

What are the most common 2015 Bentley Continental GT problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are vehicle speed control (1), wheels (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2015 Bentley Continental GT get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Bentley Continental GT at 15–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 6, 2026