VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Bentley Flying Spur2006–2026
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Bentley Flying Spur
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Bentley Flying Spur Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 5 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Bentley Flying Spur — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 85 | 40 | 69 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 85 | 55 | 75 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 68 | 89 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 98 | 78 | 91 | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 93 | 85 | 90 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 93 | 88 | 91 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 91 | 87 | 90 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 83 | 94 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 77 | 92 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 70 | 90 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 63 | 87 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 56 | 85 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 98 | 50 | 81 | Good |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 45 | 81 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 41 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 100 | 38 | 78 | Excellent |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Bentley Flying Spur Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Flying Spur compares — best year within each era shown.
2018–Present
Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2019 (Buyer Score 94).
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 90).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Flying Spur to buy?+
The 2023 Bentley Flying Spur scores highest on our Buyer Score (91/100) — combining a reliability score of 98/100 with a value score of 78/100. It has 1 recall and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Flying Spur years have the most problems?+
The 2020, 2021, 2022 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2020 Flying Spur leads with 2 recalls and 5 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Flying Spur problems?+
The most frequently reported Bentley Flying Spur issues involve: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, STRUCTURE:BODY. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.