Bentley Motors, Inc.: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft
Bentley Motors, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on May 21, 2026 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 8. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Bentley 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.
The risk
A loose hub securing nut can cause vibration and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers 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.
2 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bentley Continental GT | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Bentley Continental GT Cabrio | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 26V330000.
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