DecodedCars2015 Bentley Flying Spur
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Engines
- 4.0L 8-cyl turbo, 6.0L 12-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline, FFV
- MPG (best)
- 17 combined · 13 city / 24 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 34% below the 2015 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 2015 Bentley Flying Spur is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (4.0L 8-cyl turbo and 6.0L 12-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (13 city / 24 highway), 34% worse than the 2015 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2015
- Engine added: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 14 to 17
Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Flying Spur →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Spur | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 24 / 17 | -34% | $4,850 | 537 |
| Flying Spur FFV | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 20 / 14 | -46% | $5,850 | 624 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur.
Similar 2015 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Bentley Flying Spur (this car) | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2015 Ferrari FF | 13 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2015 Bentley Flying Spur is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2015 Bentley Flying Spur buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Bentley Flying Spur. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Flying Spur years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Flying Spur | 19 | 209.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Flying Spur | 19 | 209.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Flying Spur | 19 | 209.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Flying Spur | 19 | 209.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Flying Spur | 19 | 209.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Flying Spur | 17 | 209.4 in | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 Flying Spur | 15 | – | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Flying Spur | 16 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Flying Spur | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Flying Spur | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Flying Spur | 14 | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bentley. How we calculate this →