Bentley Flying Spur
12 model years from 2014 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2014–2026
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 14–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 7 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2020 (2)
- Fewest problems
- 2018
- Interest
- 11,161 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Flying Spur in brief
The 2026 Bentley Flying Spur is a midsize car offered with a 4.0L 8-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 209 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 126-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,452 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway), 39% worse than the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Bentley Flying Spur has 12 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 14 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2), back over prevention › warnings (1), forward collision avoidance › adaptive cruise control (1).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2022 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 7 campaigns and 2 owner complaints.
How the 2014 Flying Spur compares
The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur is a midsize car offered with a 6.0L 12-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 14 MPG combined (12 city / 20 highway), 46% worse than the 2014 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,850 a year in fuel.
About the Bentley Flying Spur
The Bentley Flying Spur, known as the Bentley Continental Flying Spur before 2013, is a full-sized luxury car produced by Bentley Motors Limited since 2005. It is the four-door saloon variant of the Bentley Continental GT two-door coupé.
From the Wikipedia article "Bentley Flying Spur (2005)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Flying Spur pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 39% below the 2026 midsize car average of 31.2 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Flying Spur
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2021 Flying Spur
0 owner complaints · 3 recalls
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Flying Spur changes by model year
- 2025
- Engines dropped: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo and 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- 2022
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engine added: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 19
- 2021
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 15 to 17
- 2020
- Engine dropped: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2015
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 14 to 17
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 209.4 in | 5,452 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 209.4 in | 5,452 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 209.4 in | 5,452 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 209.4 in | 5,452 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 209.4 in | 5,452 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 209.4 in | 5,452 lb | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 14 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2021 Flying Spur
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2021 Rolls-Royce Wraith | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2021 Rolls-Royce Dawn | 14 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →

