2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
119
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
The 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR. 119 technical service bulletins have been issued by Bentley Motors, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR, potentially affecting up to 9,263 vehicles.
Recall 23V314000 — STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 1,659 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: An incorrectly installed retention bracket can result in the entertainment screen becoming a projectile during a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
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...
View full details →Recall 22V177000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 25 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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).
View full details →Recall 22V177000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
| 25 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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).
View full details →Recall 21V975000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 3,777 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 21V975000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 3,777 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR.
Safety Rating for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
Bentley Motors, Inc. has issued 119 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2064648/6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACC Unavailable-Traffic Assist Failure-Safeguard Failure-Radar Malfunction Warning DIP - Numerous DTC's within 0013. Customer statement: One or numerous of the following issues are evident: • ACC Failure • Traffic Assist Failure • Safeguard Failure • Radar Malfunction
2064648/6 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
ACC Unavailable-Traffic Assist Failure-Safeguard Failure-Radar Malfunction Warning DIP - Numerous DTC's within 0013. Customer statement: One or numerous of the following issues are evident: • ACC Failure • Traffic Assist Failure • Safeguard Failure • Radar Malfunction
2078709/1 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Failure of the Door Subframe Mounting Housing | Continental GT/GTC & Flying Spur. Condition: Failure of the door subframe mounting housing
2070768/2 — SUSPENSION
New Continental GT/C & New Flying Spur - Air suspension warning light in the DIP. Customer statement: Air suspension warning light within the DIP.
2071933/3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlamp Control Unit Replacement | Bentayga and Flying Spur | 20,21,22,24MY. Condition: 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).
2071933/2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Headlamp Control Unit Replacement | Bentayga and Flying Spur | 20,21,22,24MY. Condition 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).
2071933/2 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlamp Control Unit Replacement | Bentayga and Flying Spur | 20,21,22,24MY. Condition 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).
2075318/2 — ENGINE
Engine light in the DIP - Various Camshaft adjuster DTC's logged within the Engine Control Module(s).
2063855/11 — STEERING
DTC B17B801 and/or B17B804 - evident within address 0019 and/or DTC U112300 evident in 00A5. Condition: • Lane Assist and / or Traffic Assist are not functional • DTC - B17B801 - Steering Wheel Touch Recognition Control Module evident within address 0019 And/or • DTC B17B804 - Steering Wheel Touch...
2075533/1 — STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear mood lighting strip replacement guidelines.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
- 2016 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2017 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2018 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2019 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2020 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 5 complaints
- 2021 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR (current)
- 2022 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2023 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2024 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2025 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
- 2026 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR — 0 complaints
Other BENTLEY Models
- BENTLEY BENTAYGA — 20 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — 13 total complaints
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT — 10 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