2007 Bentley CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
41,800 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 3 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Electrical System: 3; Air Bags: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2009: 1; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10276025 · 2009-07-07 (July 7, 2009)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10276025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11165480 · 2019-01-06 (January 6, 2019)
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,
Owner-reported narrative. 41,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11165480 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11165484 · 2019-01-06 (January 6, 2019)
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,
Owner-reported narrative. 41,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11165484 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
08V217000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
Reported: 2008-05-15 (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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗13V484000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Reported: 2013-10-17 (October 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V539000 · Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Reported: 2016-07-19 (July 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗