Model year guide

2013 Bentley Continental GT

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Bentley Continental GT is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2013 Bentley Continental GT — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2013 Bentley Continental GT at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined14–18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2013 Bentley Continental GT recalls 1

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables NHTSA Campaign #15V688000 · 21/10/2015

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affecte…

Fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2013 Bentley Continental GT MPG & running costs

Combined14–18 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,300
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6) or Automatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume89 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$14,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Bentley Continental GT costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$26,500
Fuel only$26,500
Per mile$0.35

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Bentley Continental GT trims & engines on record

Trims
V8
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 500 hp

2013 Bentley Continental GT vehicles on record

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2013 Bentley Continental GT — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Bentley Continental GT have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2013 Bentley Continental GT. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Bentley Continental GT get?

The 2013 Bentley Continental GT has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–18 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.