What Bentley Flying Spur owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Bentley Flying Spur safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 183 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 285 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 321 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 486 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 627 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 714 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 708 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 176 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 162 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 172 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 124 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Bentley Flying Spur complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
The front door wiring has design issues in 2020 Bentley Flying Spur. The length of the wire related to keyless entry is not enough. Thus cause the front doors keyless entry/unlock and lock the car through door handles malfunction. This is a very common issue you can searched on internet that many 2020 Flying Spur are having this problem. This is specifically dangerous for car owners donât know this problem and cannot lock the car properly might causing theft.
Thereâs sudden PDC fault arises, the vehicleâs all radar system is broken. Sometimes, the dashboard will be turned off during driving. WHEN PDC fault appears, the rear view camera when parking does not appear. Very dangerous while manipulating the car. This is a common issue in 2020 Bentley Flying Spur. Iâve done research with engineers. The PDC moduleâs water resistance ability is very deficient. Very easy to cause this trouble while driving in snow and rain.
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
HVAC Auto Fan - Auto Function Not Operating Correctly l Cont GT/C, Flying Spur. Customer Statement: Customers may report that the HVAC Auto function is not operating as intended. When Auto mode is selected, the air conditioning system remains at the lowest fan speed only. Instead of adjusting automatically, the fan does not increase speed as expected
Drive system fault - Camshaft position sensor DTC. Customer may state following concerns: Drive system fault on the dashboard Abnormal engine noise on engine start-up
Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty.
Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models
27MY Transmission Spurious DTCs. Technical background: Some 27MY vehicles may sporadically log a transmission low oil pressure DTC following a specific driving manoeuvre. This is due to a software diagnostic threshold and does not indicate a transmission hardware fault, low transmission oil level, or any impact to vehicle operation. No warning messages are displayed to the customer.
12V Battery Compatibility | Continental GT/GTC/Flying Spur | 26MY. Customer statement / workshop findings: This TPI is intended to give definitive guidance on the installation of the latest 12V battery in 26MY vehicles. The need for clarity arises due to software dependencies that affect battery approval and functionality.
Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident ⢠Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) ⢠Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures ⢠P19F700: Low engine coolant temperature indicator lamp coolant too warm ⢠Signs of coolant in the vacuum hoses for switch valve N649
All wheel drive, air suspension and differential warning on DIP DTC U013200 is present in 0019. Customer states one of the following intermittent concerns: ⢠Red Air Suspension warning on the instrument cluster. ⢠Amber warnings for Sports Differential and Bentley Dynamic Ride on the instrument cluster
Service info: Leather Damage/Anomalies | All Models
Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident: ⢠Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) ⢠Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures ⢠P19F700: Low engine coolant temperature indicator lamp coolant too warm ⢠Signs of coolant in the vacuum hoses for switch valve N649
Water evident on the A-Post pillar seam - Water dripping behind the door seal - Sunroof specified vehicles only.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2027, owners most often name: electrical system, back over prevention, forward collision avoidance. 2 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
