Model year
2004 Bentley Continental
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Continental for 2004. Under the matched names CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR, CONTINENTAL GT, CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO, and CONTINENTAL GT SPEED, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 0 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 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.
- 2000 0 complaints
- 2001 0 complaints
- 2003 0 complaints
- 2004 0 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
- 2006 0 complaints
- 2007 2 complaints
- 2008 0 complaints
- 2009 1 complaints
- 2010 0 complaints
- 2011 0 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2015 2 complaints
- 2016 0 complaints
- 2017 0 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 3 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 1 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
- 2025 1 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2004. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CONTINENTAL GT | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CONTINENTAL GT SPEED | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
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 for CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
No complaints are listed for this name.
Investigations for CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 GT · 6L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 10 | 16 | 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 2004 Bentley Continental at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.