- Bentley says the Continental GT has been built with the wrong driveshaft.
- The company has blamed the issue on a supplier that changed location.
- Evidently, not even cars as expensive as the Continental can avoid recalls.
The 2026 Bentley Continental GT and GTC are exactly what you’d expect from Crewe: large, imposing, and gorgeous. They’re also the subject of a fresh U.S. recall that gives owners a reason to listen a little harder on their next drive.
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A newly filed recall notice with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says some 2026 Continental GT and GTC cars left the factory with the wrong driveshaft, one that may be shorter than the part Bentley actually specified.
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If the incorrect shaft is fitted, Bentley says the securing nut can loosen over time, which brings on abnormal noises, vibration, and a steering wheel that no longer sits straight. The culprit is a supplier that moved its manufacturing location and grabbed the wrong component while assembling the front driveshafts. It’s unclear if the component used was designed for another vehicle.
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Fortunately for Bentley, the recall covers just eight vehicles. Five are Continental GT models built between February 6 and March 12, 2026, while the other three are Continental GTC models assembled from February 18 to March 9, 2026. Bentley hasn’t reported any accidents or injuries tied to the faulty driveshafts, although the mix-up obviously increases the risk of a crash.
What’s The Fix?
Owners are being notified to the recall over the coming days and being instructed to visit their local authorized Bentley dealership. Vehicles will have their front driveshafts inspected, and, if necessary, the driveshafts will be replaced with the correct ones. The inspections should take roughly 30 minutes, while a replacement will take an extra 3 hours.
Prices for the current Bentley Continental GT start at around $290,000 in the United States, but that sticker price can easily exceed $350,000 for one of the more exclusive versions, like a GT Speed or GTC Speed. For that kind of money, you’d probably expect your vehicle to be fault-free, but as this recall proves, even the fanciest cars can have issues.
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