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2026 Bentley Continental

Plug-in hybrid
Subcompact Cars
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA0
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
202620252024202320222021202020172016

The 2026 Bentley Continental is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid compact car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Continental GT, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Continental GTPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 140 kW DCPM172219 (32 MPGe blended)30 mi electric643 h$4,100
Continental GTCPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 140 kW DCPM172219 (32 MPGe blended)30 mi electric643 h$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49752, 49753.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Power Train

RE26/14
8 vehicles
ProblemBentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2026 Continental GT and Continental GTC vehicles. The front axles may have been assembled with an incorrect shorter driveshaft, which can cause the hub securing nut to loosen over time.RiskA loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V330000reported May 21, 2026Bentley Motors, Inc.
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

RE25/41
17 vehicles
ProblemBentley 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2025. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE25/41. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V648000reported Sep 25, 2025Bentley Motors, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Continental model years

B

2025 Bentley Continental

1 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2024 Bentley Continental

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2023 Bentley Continental

0 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2022 Bentley Continental

2 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2021 Bentley Continental

4 recalls · 3 complaints

F

2020 Bentley Continental

5 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2017 Bentley Continental

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2016 Bentley Continental

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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