Bentley Flying Spur Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year Flying Spur should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur has the most documented problems with a problem score of 9 — driven primarily by 3 recalls, 0 complaints, and issues with No complaints on record.

Q: What is the best year Flying Spur to buy?

The 2015 Bentley Flying Spur is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 0, meaning 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record.

Q: Which Flying Spur has the fewest problems?

The 2015, 2016, 2017 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Bentley Flying Spur model year (2014–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Bentley Flying Spur Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2021

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 9

#2 WORST

2022

3 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 9

#3 WORST

2020

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 6

Best Bentley Flying Spur Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2015

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST

2016

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST

2017

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Bentley Flying Spur — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Recalls	Problem Score	Verdict
2026	0	0	Excellent
2025	1	3	Good
2024	0	0	Excellent
2023	1	3	Good
2022	3	9	Avoid
2021	3	9	Avoid
2020	2	6	Avoid
2019	0	0	Excellent
2018	0	0	Excellent
2017	0	0	Excellent
2016	0	0	Excellent
2015	0	0	Excellent
2014	1	3	Good

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Bentley Flying Spur Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Flying Spur models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Flying Spur should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur if possible. It has 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 9 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Flying Spur to buy?+

The 2015 Bentley Flying Spur is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Flying Spur has the fewest problems?+

The 2015, 2016, 2017 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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