Model year
2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SUSPENSION:FRONT (1), TIRES (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 12 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $6,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 3 complaints
- 2007 3 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
Recalls
08V217000 · May 15, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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…
08V072000 · Feb 15, 2008
AIR BAGS
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004 AND 2006 CONTINENTAL GT AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG TRIMMED COVERS HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TETHERS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH.
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Flying Spur · 6L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 17 | 12 | — | — | $6,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.