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NHTSA recall,

Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental GTC (2026)

The front axles may have an incorrect shorter driveshaft, causing the hub securing nut to loosen and loss of steering control.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Bentley Motors, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles because the front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft. This can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time, leading to vibration and a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 8 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026.

Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 8, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from June 8, 2026.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. You may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE26/14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 8, 2026.

Is your Bentley affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

Model years
2026

Bentley

  • Continental GT
  • Continental GTC

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Bentley Motors, Inc.
Component
Transmission or drivetrain defect
Campaign
26V330000
Vehicles affected
8
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
RE26
Manufacturer phone
1-800-777-6923

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)