Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Flying Spur | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Flying Spur | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Flying Spur | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Flying Spur | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Flying Spur | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Electrical system2
- Structure1
- Forward collision avoidance1
- Back over prevention1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 10 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 13.6–16.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 16.1 | 11.9 | 14.2 |
| 2023 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.9 | 10.8 | 13.6 |
| 2022 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.5 | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| 2021 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 15.5 | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| 2020 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 19.2 | 12.2 | 16.0 |
| 2018 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 18.8 | 10.7 | 15.1 |
| 2017 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 17.0 | 9.9 | 13.8 |
| 2016 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 17.7 | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| 2015 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 17.7 | 10.0 | 14.2 |
| 2014 | Flying Spur · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 20.3 | 11.9 | 16.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
69 Flying Spur cars are on the New Zealand register; 35% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| 2015 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
132 Flying Spur cars are on Dutch roads; 39% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | €336,236 |
| 2023 | 24 | €315,336 |
| 2022 | 29 | €293,877 |
| 2021 | 29 | €342,135 |
| 2020 | 20 | €350,917 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In the United Kingdom
1,208 Flying Spur cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 129 | 1 |
| 2024 | 103 | 12 |
| 2023 | 147 | 41 |
| 2022 | 112 | 52 |
| 2021 | 71 | 27 |
| 2020 | 9 | 12 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 49 | 14 |
| 2017 | 75 | 18 |
| 2016 | 125 | 20 |
| 2015 | 158 | 23 |
| 2014 | 173 | 56 |
| 2013 | 55 | 23 |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
| 2005 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
509 Flying Spur cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 95% passed first time, against 75% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 134 | 96% |
| 2015 | 183 | 95% |
| 2014 | 192 | 95% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Flying Spur | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Suspension | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Brakes | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Road Wheels | 0.2% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
2,866 new Bentley Flying Spur cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (166), Poland (17), Latvia (14).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 305 | 294 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 367 | 298 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 289 | 332 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 6 | 337 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 310 | 389 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 237 | 281 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 277 | — |
| 2015 | 346 | — |
| 2014 | 471 | — |
| 2013 | 257 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
168 Bentley Flying Spur cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 14.3 l/100 km on the road, against 12.7 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 13% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 168 | 14.3 | 12.7 | +13% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Bentley Flying Spur uses 14.3 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 2,140 litres: £3,737 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £3,737 |
| Germany | €4,664 |
| Austria | €3,889 |
| Belgium | €4,257 |
| Latvia | €4,171 |
| United States | $2,422 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Flying Spur in 5 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The high-pressure fuel pump is not correctly attached to the engine, which could lead to a fuel leak, and a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, comp…
The rear seat entertainment screens, behind the front seats, may not be correctly attached and can come lose in case of an accident, leading to injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles …
The water pump can generate negative pressure and allow coolant fluid to seep through the pump housing and onto the electrical circuit board and connections. This can short circuit and in some cases thermally damage the external coolant pump harness, increasin…
The adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body does not meet the specifications. As a result, the sunroof may detach from the vehicle, posing a risk to the following traffic.
The battery cable may be loose. In very rare cases, the electrical connection can overheat whilst the vehicle is in use and lead to a vehicle fire.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the Flying Spur.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Continental GTC, Continental GT, and 2025 Flying Spur vehicles. The bolted joint connection securing the high-pressure fuel pump to the V8 Evo engine may be improperly tightened and cause a fuel leak.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Flying Spur vehicles. The rear entertainment screen retention bracket, located in the rear of the front seats, may have been incorrectly installed.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling one 2020 Flying Spur vehicle. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Flying Spur vehicles. Moisture can enter the Top View rear camera holder and result in a reduction in the clarity of the rear view camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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 affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
NHTSA recalls