Air bags: critical fastenersRecall 23V-152 · 2020–2021 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio
Bentley Motors, Inc. recall 23V-152 covers 1,610 2020–2021 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio for a air bags: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V152000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Continental GTC vehicles. Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags may tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the affected front seats and, if necessary, remove the sharp edge on the airbag deflector bracket rivet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-77-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/03(RC68).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 59 vehicles were listed as unreachable.