AI Damage2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 67% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 67% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Air bags: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 6 L · petrol · turbo · 12 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: AWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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,
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…
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Continental Flying Spur has 1 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, air bags, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.