2007 Bentley Continental Flying SpurProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-539 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 6, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system30
Air bags20
Fuel/propulsion system20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

26%repaired · 2017 Q4

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Recall 16V-539 · Jul 19, 2016 · 127 vehicles · 33 repaired

Risk. If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2015 Q3

Disc: rotor

Recall 13V-484 · Oct 17, 2013 · 469 vehicles · 341 repaired

Risk. Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Recall 08V-217 · May 15, 2008 · 13,420 vehicles

Risk. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Bentley.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Continental Flying Spur year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Continental Flying Spur median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur safety ratings

2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Continental Flying Spur owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 WAS…
Complaint 11165484 · Jan 6, 2019 · 41,800 miles
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…
Complaint 11165480 · Jan 6, 2019 · 41,800 miles
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
Complaint 10276025 · Jul 7, 2009

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