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2025 Bentley Continental GTRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for the 2025 Bentley Continental GT. Most complaints involve structure (1) and engine (1). The EPA rates it 19 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
19mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
1campaigns
Latest Sep 2025
Owner complaints
1
Top: structure
Fuel cost / yr
$4,200est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Fuel system

Free remedy

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Sep 25, 2025NHTSA 25V648000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 5, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Dec 2025 – Dec 2025
  1. Structure1
  2. Engine1
  3. Lane departure1

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 5, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Structure

1 report1 crash
“from the the dealer sold me it”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 22, 2025Structure, Engine, Lane departureCrash reportedODI 11706482

Engine

1 report1 crash

Lane departure

1 report1 crash
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 5, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (AM-S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
EV range
440 mi (EPA)

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 5, 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 (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
172219$4,200161
Continental GT Speed
Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
172219$4,200161
  • Continental GT
    Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo
    17 city · 22 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Continental GT Speed
    Auto (AM-S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo
    17 city · 22 hwy · $4,200/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 5, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Bentley Continental GT as of Nov 5, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 5, 2026
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

2025 Continental GT questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Bentley Continental GT have?

1 safety recall as of Nov 5, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Bentley Continental GT problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are structure (1), engine (1), lane departure (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Bentley Continental GT get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Bentley Continental GT at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 5, 2026