AI Damage2027 Bentley Flying Spur: common problems
The maker issued 18 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 18
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Boot Lid Badge Inspection | Flying Spur | 27MY (SC26/25). Technical background
There is a potential that some vehicles have been fitted with a badge that does not adhere to internal standards. A new emblem with stronger adhesion has been designed to rectify this potential concern. Affected…
- Showroom Charging Instructions | Continental GT/GTC and Flying Spur. Condition
12v battery voltage drops when on showroom display
- Service info
Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models Customer statement / workshop findings: In rare instances the customer and/or retailer may identify visual damage/anomalies in the paint finish during or post pre-delivery…
- Continental GT / C and New Flying Spur - Outer dashboard speaker grille lifted / Incorrect flushness
Customer statement / workshop findings: Outer demister panel (speaker grille) lifted / Incorrect flushness
- Drive system fault - Camshaft position sensor DTC. Customer may state following concerns
Drive system fault on the dashboard Abnormal engine noise on engine start-up
- Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty
- Service info
Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models
- 27MY Transmission Spurious DTCs. Technical background
Some 27MY vehicles may sporadically log a transmission low oil pressure DTC following a specific driving manoeuvre. This is due to a software diagnostic threshold and does not indicate a transmission hardware fault…
- Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
- Poor Engine Running Complaints (Misfires) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings
• Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit(s)
- Multiple random misfires evident during PDI
- Service info
Engine oil – Specific oil type and oil consumption reference.
NHTSA lists 18 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2027 Bentley Flying Spur?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 18 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2027 Bentley Flying Spur?
NHTSA lists 18 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 2027 Bentley 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.
Other 2027 models
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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 2026-11-04.