Bentley Flying Spur Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Bentley Flying Spur model year (2006–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Bentley Flying Spur Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 5 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 11
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
Best Bentley Flying Spur Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Bentley Flying Spur — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 11 | Avoid |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 21 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Bentley Flying Spur Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent Flying Spur models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade Flying Spur units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Flying Spur models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Flying Spur should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur if possible. It has 2 recalls, 5 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 11 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Flying Spur to buy?+
The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Flying Spur has the fewest problems?+
The 2014, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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