Bentley Continental GT Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Bentley Continental GT model year (2004–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Bentley Continental GT Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
Best Bentley Continental GT Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: STEERING
Problem score: 1
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Main area: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Problem score: 2
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Bentley Continental GT — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Good |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | — | — | 2 | Good |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Avoid |
All 23 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Bentley Continental GT Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Continental GT models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Continental GT units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Continental GT models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Continental GT should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2004 Bentley Continental GT if possible. It has 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Continental GT to buy?+
The 2021 Bentley Continental GT is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Continental GT has the fewest problems?+
The 2021, 2015, 2005 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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