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2020 Bentley Flying Spur

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 9, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 23, 2021
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur, most frequently naming the electrical, body & structure and driver assistance categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 703 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical250.0%
  • Body & structure125.0%
  • Driver assistance125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
21V104000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Feb 23, 2021
1 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
The remedy: Bentley will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/07 (RB88).
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE21/07 (RB88)View on NHTSA.gov
20V452000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Aug 3, 2020
102 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: A reduction in the quality of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will modify the top view camera holder to improve the water draining ability, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owner may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 20/21.
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE 20/21View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structureElectrical
Filed Dec 9, 2025

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 don’t know this problem and cannot lock the car properly might causing theft.

NHTSA ID
11703964
Incident
Dec 9, 2025
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Dec 9, 2025

There’s sudden PDC fault arises, the vehicle’s 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. I’ve done research with engineers. The PDC module’s water resistance ability is very deficient. Very easy to cause this trouble while driving in snow and rain.

NHTSA ID
11703959
Incident
Dec 9, 2025

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

2071933/5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY/WIPER

Headlamp Control Unit Replacement | Bentayga and Flying Spur. Customer statement / workshop findings: Headlamp low beam / high beam malfunction / operational issues (Inner lamp) Or Daytime running light malfunction / operational issues (Inner lamp) Or Turn signal malfunction / operational issues (Outer lamp)

2055036/9

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My Bentley - Connected services. Customer statement / workshop findings: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services.

2051562/17

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 volt - Battery condition checks - Battery replacement requirements

2078190/7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

AC System not Cooling - HVAC Leakage Customer Statement: The customer may find that the A/C system not blowing cold air and / or Cooling performance has declined over time.

2080795/2

SEATS; STRUCTURE:BODY

Service Info: Cleaning and Care Guidance for Dinamica Interior Trim Materials

2080097/2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY

Service info: Conversion of imported vehicles. Technical background: Conversion of a vehicle for use in a market other than the one for which it was originally designed or intended is not supported. Enquiries related to conversions or retrofits of vehicles from (or to) other markets (e.g. reimport from USA or UK) are not supported by Technical Support. Vehicles are developed and constructed according to specific market requirements of the respective destination country. As the compatibility of different components (e.g. control units) cannot be defined comprehensively regarding their mutual dependence and interaction in the case of modifications, and in order to prevent danger or risks due to constructional changes, support or advice regarding these modifications cannot be provided.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Bentley Flying Spur by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
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2022030—
2021030—
2020Viewing220—
2019000—
2018000—
2017000—
2016000—
2015000—
2014010—
2013000—
2012000—
2011000—
2010000—
2009000—
2008000—
2007000—
2006000—
2005000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.