2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
The 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bentley Motors, Ltd. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, potentially affecting up to 7,778 vehicles.
Recall 15V688000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 7,778 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING
Safety Rating for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
Bentley Motors, Ltd. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2065604/1 — EQUIPMENT
Suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties. Customer statement / workshop findings: In the event a customer complaint is received relating to a suspicion that control units or services have been influenced by third parties the instructions within this TPI should be followed. Technical background:...
2052085.2 — ENGINE
Engine difficult to start - Turbocharger damaged - V8 4.0TFSI
SB-2030992-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2033745/2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Bentley Continental Series - Power boot close switch - Correct diagnosis Customer statement / workshop findings: Boot lid does not attempt to power close when the boot close switch (located on the inside of the boot lid) is pressed. Technical background: In the event the power boot does not attempt...
SB-E798-20359524 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2036678-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2035952-2A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2035484-1-A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2031288/2 — SUSPENSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SB-2034036-1A — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
- 2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 7 complaints
- 2008 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2009 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2010 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2011 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2012 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR (current)
- 2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2014 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2015 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 1 complaint
- 2016 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2017 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
Other BENTLEY Models
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 20 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 10 total complaints
- BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 5 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC — 4 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY AZURE — 2 total complaints
- BENTLEY ARNAGE LWB — 1 total complaint