2014 Bentley Flying Spur

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2014 models.

Bentley Flying Spur
Pictured: Bentley Flying Spur W12 Speed (2019) 1X7A1636. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Midsize Cars
Engines
6.0L 12-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
FFV
MPG (best)
14 combined · 12 city / 20 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 14 MPG combined, 46% below the 2014 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

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.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 1 recall campaign on file.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Flying Spur FFV6.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive12 / 20 / 14-46%$5,850624
2/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
2/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $17,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
25.7 MPG2014 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2014 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur.

Similar 2014 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 Bentley Flying Spur (this car)14 MPGNot rated1
2014 Ferrari FF13 MPGNot rated2
2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith15 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (1)

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables · Oct 21, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V688000 · 7,778 vehicles

Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
Risk
A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2014 Bentley Flying Spur is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2014 Bentley Flying Spur buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Flying Spur years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Flying Spur19209.4 inNot rated00
2025 Flying Spur19209.4 inNot rated10
2024 Flying Spur19209.4 inNot rated00
2023 Flying Spur19209.4 inNot rated10
2022 Flying Spur19209.4 inNot rated30
2021 Flying Spur17209.4 inNot rated30
2020 Flying Spur15–Not rated22
2018 Flying Spur16–Not rated00
2017 Flying Spur17–Not rated00
2016 Flying Spur17–Not rated00
2015 Flying Spur17–Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →