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2018 Bentley Continental SupersportsRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports. Most complaints involve wheels (1). The EPA rates it 14 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
14mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: wheels
Fuel cost / yr
$5,700est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2019 – Nov 2019
- 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 Supersports model year we’ve synced.
Only one model year synced so far.
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Deaths reported
- 0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Wheels
1 report
“TOOLS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE USED ON WHEEL NUTS ON THE WHEEL DUE TO INCORRECT SIZES, THE REAR TIRE OF THE CAR WENT FLAT ON THE HIGHWAY AT 10:50 PM AND TRY TO INSTALL SPARE TIRE ON THE SIDE OF STREET BUT THE TOOLS PROVIDED FROM THE FACTORY AS AN EMERGENCY TOOLS DID NOT FIT TO UNINSTALL THE FLAT TIRE AND REINSTALL THE SPARE.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
1 version rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 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 Oct 30, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Supersports Convertible Auto (S8), 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 20 | 14 | $5,700 | 627 |
- 14mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026Vehicle 12579
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat 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.
2018 Continental Supersports questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 30, 2026.
What are the most common 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are wheels (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026