2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR

3 recalls — 7 complaints

16V539000 Jul 19, 2016
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured April 25, 2007 through October 31, 2008. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach fro... Read more
Consequence
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will apply additional adhesive between the sunroof glass frame and sunroof glass panel, free of charge. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/17.
127 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
13V484000 Oct 17, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake roto... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
469 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors, Inc.
08V217000 May 15, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 13,420 MY 2004-2008 CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, AND CONTINENTAL GTC VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR ROAD SALT TO CORRODE THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE FUEL FILTER. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE FILTER HOUSING BECOMING POROUS WITH A CORRESPONDING FUE... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.
13,420 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BENTLEY MOTORS LTD

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
AIR BAGS2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
AIR BAGS Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 8, 2018
FAULTS WAS ERASE JUST BEFORE I GOT THE VEHICLE AT SOME POINT BY WHO I DON'T KNOW,AND ON THE WAY HOME A 90 MILE TRIP ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND OTHER LIGHTS ALSO, I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THERE WAS 28 FAULTS IN THE SYSTEM, ERASE THE SYSTEM AND WENT BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOK AT, LIGHTS NEVER ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 8, 2018
FAULTS WAS ERASE JUST BEFORE I GOT THE VEHICLE AT SOME POINT BY WHO I DON'T KNOW,AND ON THE WAY HOME A 90 MILE TRIP ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND OTHER LIGHTS ALSO, I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THERE WAS 28 FAULTS IN THE SYSTEM, ERASE THE SYSTEM AND WENT BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOK AT, LIGHTS NEVER ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 8, 2018
FAULTS WAS ERASE JUST BEFORE I GOT THE VEHICLE AT SOME POINT BY WHO I DON'T KNOW,AND ON THE WAY HOME A 90 MILE TRIP ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND OTHER LIGHTS ALSO, I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THERE WAS 28 FAULTS IN THE SYSTEM, ERASE THE SYSTEM AND WENT BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOK AT, LIGHTS NEVER ... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 8, 2018
I JUST GOT THIS VEHICLE 12-8-18M ON THE WAY HOME CHECK YELLOW ENGINE LIGHT COME ON,WE LOOKED AT THE SYSTEM AND SEEN 28 FAULTS WE ERASE THEM TO SEE IT THEY COME BACK, LIGHTS STILL ON , I ALSO ASK THE DEALER ABOUT ALL THE SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, AND HE CALL BENTLEY AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 8, 2018
I JUST GOT THIS VEHICLE 12-8-18M ON THE WAY HOME CHECK YELLOW ENGINE LIGHT COME ON,WE LOOKED AT THE SYSTEM AND SEEN 28 FAULTS WE ERASE THEM TO SEE IT THEY COME BACK, LIGHTS STILL ON , I ALSO ASK THE DEALER ABOUT ALL THE SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, AND HE CALL BENTLEY AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE W... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 8, 2018
I JUST GOT THIS VEHICLE 12-8-18M ON THE WAY HOME CHECK YELLOW ENGINE LIGHT COME ON,WE LOOKED AT THE SYSTEM AND SEEN 28 FAULTS WE ERASE THEM TO SEE IT THEY COME BACK, LIGHTS STILL ON , I ALSO ASK THE DEALER ABOUT ALL THE SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, AND HE CALL BENTLEY AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 7, 2009
Incident date: Jul 7, 2009
THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR READS 6-8% HIGH. BENTLEY MOTORS SAYS THE INSTRUMENT WAS DESIGNED THIS WAY AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO CALIBRATE MY SPEEDOMETER TO RENDER IT ACCURATE. *TR

EPA Fuel Economy — 2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
6.0L 12-cyl, Automatic (S6) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) 10.0 17.0 13.0 Premium $5,300

CO2 Emissions: 683.6 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR across all model years (2004–2013).

18 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR — Year by Year

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2007 (current) 3 7
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2005 1 0 View
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