UK Reliability Directory

Bentley Continental GT (Mk2)

Production Years: 2011 - 20183 Documented Faults

A significant refinement of the original GT, introducing the V8 engine option. While generally more reliable, it still shares the heavy-wear characteristics of its predecessor.

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Common Faults & Reliability

These are the most common documented problems for the Bentley Continental GT (Mk2), sorted by their typical impact and frequency.

Infotainment System Failure

medium severity

The main head unit can suffer from hard drive failure or touchscreen desensitisation.

Est. repair cost:£1,000–£2,500

Lower Control Arm Bush Wear

medium severity

The massive weight of the GT leads to premature wear of the front suspension bushes, affecting handling and tyre wear.

Est. repair cost:£600–£1,200

Turbo Oil Strainer Failure

high severity

The twin-turbo W12 models can suffer from clogged oil strainers feeding the turbochargers, leading to oil starvation and turbo failure. This is a particularly expensive repair as both turbos may need replacement.

Est. repair cost:£8,000–£15,000

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