2012 Bentley
Continental GTC
Auto (S6), 12 cyl, 6.0 L, Turbo
Bentley Continental GTC: best and worst years
Closest available photo (2011 model year); you're viewing the 2012.
Overview
- Body
- Minicompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- Premium or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 12EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 11 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $5,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 0
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
219 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 18, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2047762/5
Continental Series and Flying Spur - Camshaft Timing Over Advanced - V8T Customer statement / workshop findings: Check engine warning lamp illuminated on Drivers Instrument Panel. DTC’s stored within the Engine Control Module (ECM)
Apr 20, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2051562/16
12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Apr 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2081568/2
No audio output following Bentley Infotainment Upgrade (BIU) installation. Customers may report the following concern after fitment of the Bentley Infotainment Upgrade (BIU): No sound output from any vehicle loudspeakers.
Apr 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2081568/1
No audio output following Bentley Infotainment Upgrade (BIU) installation. Customer Statement: Customers may report the following concern after fitment of the Bentley Infotainment Upgrade (BIU): No sound output from any vehicle loudspeakers
Feb 17, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2051562/15
12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Feb 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2051562/14
12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements. Condition: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable
Dec 16, 2025SERVICE BRAKES2071089/4
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Condition: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10/11 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle. As such the EPB coding application must be utilized to complete the procedure.
Oct 29, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2061195/4
Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns.
- and 211 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / unlimited mi
- Powertrain
- 3 yr / unlimited mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr
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