Model year
2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint for the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,850, 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
15V688000 · Oct 21, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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…
Complaints
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, 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
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Flying Spur · 6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · FFV | 11 | 19 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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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 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.