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2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Continental Flying Spur years?

Continental Flying Spur NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted7 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 7 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 1 complaints2013: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints
Continental Flying Spur NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels250%
Other125%
Suspension125%

Does the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V217000Fuel SystemMay 15, 2008 · 13,420 units

Defect

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.

08V072000AirbagsFebruary 15, 2008 · 4 units

Defect

BENTLEY IS RECALLING 4 MY 2004 AND 2006 CONTINENTAL GT AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG TRIMMED COVERS HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TETHERS OF AN INCORRECT LENGTH.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG ITSELF DURING DEPLOYMENT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-800-777-6923.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I HAVE OWNED 4 OF THESE BENTLEY FLYING SPURS (2006-2010) AND ALL OF THEM HAVE FOGGY WINDOWS IN THE QUARTER PANAL WINDOWS (THE SMALLER WINDOWS BEHIND THE PASSENGER DOOR WINDOWS. THEY HAVE A FOG AROUND THEM AND I CANNOT SEE OUT OF THEM AND IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CONCERN. WHY HAS BENTLEY NEVER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 18, 2018 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED THE FRONT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COLLAPSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 4, 2011

2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur — common questions

Is the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.