2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
Bentley is recalling 13,420 my 2004-2008 continental gt, continental gt speed, continental flying spur, and continental gtc vehicles. There is the potential for road salt to corrode the outer surface of the fuel filter. This could lead to the filter housing becoming porous with a corresponding fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter and reposition the retaining clip on all affected vehicles. The recall began on june 18, 2008. Owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923.
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Air bags
Bentley is recalling 4 my 2004 and 2006 continental gt and continental flying spur vehicles. The replacement air bag trimmed covers have been manufactured with tethers of an incorrect length.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger's air bag cover free of charge. The recall began on march 11, 2008. Owners may contact bentley at 1-800-777-6923.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,692 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have owned 4 of these bentley flying spurs (2006-2010) and all of them have foggy windows in the quarter panal windows (the smaller windows behind the passenger door windows. They have a fog around”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 1, 2018 · Unknown or other
“4 tires simultaneously failed and ripped apart at the sidewall. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 15, 2013 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10 / 17 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 12 cyl, 6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Bentley Continental Flying Spur model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bentley Continental Flying Spur model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
How do I know if my 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Bentley dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V072000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.