Registered new in Europe in 2014
471 new Bentley Flying Spur cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2014; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (359), Austria (27), France (13).
- Average mass
- 2,541 kg
- Average power
- 438 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
173 cars built in 2014 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 56 more were declared off the road (SORN).
173licensed, end of 2025
76%of those still registered are on the road
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 192 of these cars first registered in 2014 took their annual MOT test. 95% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2014 the figure was 72%.
95%passed first time
72%all cars from 2014
38,500 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 74,000 mi)
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.0% | 10.0% |
| Brakes | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Road Wheels | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Suspension | 0.5% | 8.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
11 2014 cars are on the New Zealand register; 64% arrived as used imports, 27% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 16.5 L/100 km (about 14 mpg US), CO₂ 388 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur.
| 2015487 16 Oct 2015 | Electrical Certain vehicles may have a loose electrical connection at the firewall junction. Under certain conditions, this connection could overheat, which would increase… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
15V688000 · Electrical system21 Oct 2015 · 7,778 vehicles
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Bentley told its dealers about the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009579 | Measured values - Cycle recording instructions. Technical background The instructions within the Measure section of this TPI have been generated to guide operatives through the process for recording Measured values in cycles by using self diagnosis, the Instructions also detail how to locate corresponding files which are required for analysis. |
| 11002706 | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Customer statement / workshop findings The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle. |
| 10254013 | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Customer statement / workshop findings: Workshop findings: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle |
| 10252818 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs - Should there be no water leaks evid |
| 10252446 | 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section. |
| 10246358 | Spurious DTC identification. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any DTCs, workshop operatives may discover spurious DTCs whilst running Guided Fault Finding (GFF) when using ODIS Technical background: To determine the course of action which should be taken the operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing the following: Spurious DTC list for TPI 2072055 The document contains all known spurious DTCs for all applicable vehicle variants. |
| 10245096 | Engine Coolant Mixture - Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: -Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing |
| 10245093 | Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical Background: -The noise/squeal can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the braking system |
| 10244967 | Telephone Functionality Complaint - Minimum Standards Required For Analysis Of Concerns. Customer statement / workshop findings: The feedback method within this TPI is required should a complaint of telephone functionality and/or quality be reported. Technical background: The minimum standards check list document within the Measure section is required to capture an accurate description of customer telephone issues. |
| 10244649 | Running gear - Noise identification Workshop Findings: -The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the suspension system from either of the axles And/or The noise can be reproduced and clearly assigned to the steering system Prior to starting the instructions within this TPI, the Retailer must check and confirm the vehicle is in standard factory condition and has not had any non-approved aftermarket modifications conducted including the modification of the engine control modules (chip tuning) Check the history of the vehicle to confirm Should any aftermarket modifications be foun |
| 10244619 | Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks Customer Statement: -1. The lenses of the headlights (illustration 1a) /front fog lamps (illustration 1b) are steamed up/damp from the inside with minor drips. 2. Water is in the headlight (illustration 2a) / front fog lamp (illustration 2b), big drips. |
| 10244613 | Service info: Engine oil Specific oil type and oil consumption reference Customer Statement: -Engine oil level requires top up between services |
| 10243664 | 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 volt battery flat or unserviceable Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim refer to the instructions within the Measure section |
| 10243663 | All Vehicle Variants - Spurious DTC List. Customer statement / workshop findings: Customers will not be aware of any fault codes Workshop may discover spurious fault codes whilst running a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) log as part of other investigations on the vehicle Technical background: The operative should refer to the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2053177/- The document (loaded onto the Hub) contains all of the current known Spurious DTCs for all vehicle variants Should a particular TPI be listed as Archived, the TPI can no longer be viewed within Elsa pro, in this case please refer |
| 10242269 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Condition HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin. - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should there be no water leaks evident, the operative should check the HVAC and body drains for |
| 10241847 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should t |
| 10240565 | HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected Or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin - Diagnosis guidelines. Customer statement / workshop findings: HVAC not cooling / HVAC cooling less than expected / HVAC refrigerant leakage confirmed Or The customer reports a damp/musty smell within the cabin Note: For this scenario please see the pre requisites below - Should no HVAC leak be evident and a damp/musty smell has been reported/identified the operative should first confirm that water is not leaking into the cabin please refer to all VIN applicable TPIs particularly TPI 2062622/- - Should t |
| 10240551 | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded. Customer statement / workshop findings: The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) control unit cannot be coded when using a diagnostic machine with Windows 10 in conjunction with a VAS 6154 dongle. Technical background: Should Windows 7 and/or VAS 5054 no longer be available the retailer must conduct the following: - Raise a technical DISS query stating the EPB control unit cannot be coded as access to a diagnostic machine with Windows 7 and a VAS 5054 dongle is no longer possible - Await a response via DISS regarding all applicable n |
| 10239487 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: - Poor engine running - Reduced power - Engine warning lamp illuminated - Symptom related DTCs evident within the applicable engine control unit(s) Technical background: Technical Product Information (TPI) to assist retailers when diagnosing poor engine running or misfires. |
| 10236982 | Air Spring Fault Finding Guidelines Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped |
| 10235746 | Lateral Valve Guide - Diagnosis Requirements - W12 Engine Only Customer Statement: -Customer reports misfires/check engine warning lamp illuminated within the Drivers Instrument Panel (DIP) |
| 10235589 | HVAC Refrigerent Leakage - Diagnosis Guidelines Customer Statement: -HVAC not cooling or HVAC cooling less than expected |
| 10232918 | Air Spring Fault Finding Customer Statement: -The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. |
| 10230822 | Speaker Replacement - Diagnostic Checks Technical Background: -There have been instances where door speakers have been changed under warranty for the complaint of sound distortion, yet when tested by ourselves and the supplier, no fault could be found with the returned unit. |
| 10226813 | Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only Customer Statement: -Poor engine running, reduced power, engine warning lamp illuminated. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)