2020–2021 Bentley Continental GTC Recall: Due to a sharp edge on the air bag deflector bracket, the seat air bags…
NHTSA campaign 23V152000 · Air Bags · filed Mar 8, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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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).
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley | Continental GTC | 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V152000 (manufacturer number RE23/03 (RC68)). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.