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2021 Bentley Flying Spur

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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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 May 3, 2023
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 no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 707 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.

Safety recalls

3 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
23V314000

STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

May 3, 2023
1,659 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An incorrectly installed retention bracket can result in the entertainment screen becoming a projectile during a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the retention brackets in both front seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/06 (RC71).
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE23/06 (RC71)View on NHTSA.gov
22V177000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Mar 23, 2022
25 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE22/08 (RC34)View on NHTSA.gov
21V975000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dec 15, 2021
3,777 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy: Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).
Bentley Motors, Inc.Manufacturer number RE21/43 (RC26)View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

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)

2081085/2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

V8 Engine - Ticking Noise, Misfiring and Possible Low Oil Pressure Indications. Customer statement: The customer may report an audible ticking noise from the top of the engine, low oil pressure warnings / MIL on the Driver Information Panel, and/or misfiring during engine operation

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.

2055036/9

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

2080814/2

STRUCTURE:BODY

Service Info: Interior Veneer Replacement. Customer statement / workshop findings: For any interior veneer replacement: raise and obtain approval of a Technical DISS query before ordering. This ensures VIN correct specification and prevents visual mismatch.

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
2027000—
2026000—
2025010—
2024000—
2023010—
2022030—
2021Viewing030—
2020220—
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.