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2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

3 reports
41,800 miles · Jan 6, 2019
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

I JUST GOT THIS VEHICLE 12-8-18M ON THE WAY HOME CHECK YELLOW ENGINE LIGHT COME ON,WE LOOKED AT THE SYSTEM AND SEEN 28 FAULTS WE ERASE THEM TO SEE IT THEY COME BACK, LIGHTS STILL ON , I ALSO ASK THE DEALER ABOUT ALL THE SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, AND HE CALL BENTLEY AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE …

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I JUST GOT THIS VEHICLE 12-8-18M ON THE WAY HOME CHECK YELLOW ENGINE LIGHT COME ON,WE LOOKED AT THE SYSTEM AND SEEN 28 FAULTS WE ERASE THEM TO SEE IT THEY COME BACK, LIGHTS STILL ON , I ALSO ASK THE DEALER ABOUT ALL THE SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, AND HE CALL BENTLEY AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AT ALL, BUT IN THE REPORT ON THIS SITE I SEE THERE IS SAFETY RECALLS ON THE 2007 BCFS,

NHTSA ODI #11165484

41,800 miles · Jan 6, 2019
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

FAULTS WAS ERASE JUST BEFORE I GOT THE VEHICLE AT SOME POINT BY WHO I DON'T KNOW,AND ON THE WAY HOME A 90 MILE TRIP ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND OTHER LIGHTS ALSO, I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THERE WAS 28 FAULTS IN THE SYSTEM, ERASE THE SYSTEM AND WENT BACK TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOK AT, LIGHTS NEVER WENT OFF AS OF TODAY,

NHTSA ODI #11165480

Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2009
Electrical System

THE SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR READS 6-8% HIGH. BENTLEY MOTORS SAYS THE INSTRUMENT WAS DESIGNED THIS WAY AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO CALIBRATE MY SPEEDOMETER TO RENDER IT ACCURATE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10276025

Official recalls

3

16V539000 · Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly

Jul 19, 2016

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured April 25, 2007 through October 31, 2008. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will apply additional adhesive between the sunroof glass frame and sunroof glass panel, free of charge. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/17.

13V484000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor

Oct 17, 2013

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.

08V217000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

May 15, 2008

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 A CORRESPONDING FUEL LEAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER AND REPOSITION THE RETAINING CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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