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Your vehicleHome›Bentley›Flying Spur› 2022
Bentley · Midsize Sedan

2022 Bentley Flying Spur

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Midsize Cars
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
B
Safety Signal
83 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA 0
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 19 mpg
2026202520242023202220212020201820172016

The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Flying Spur Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B.

Bentley Flying Spur — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Bentley Flying Spur · Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Flying Spur HybridPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 103 kW AC Induction172219 (26 MPGe blended)21 mi electric743 h$4,350
Flying SpurGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152017———$4,850
Flying SpurGasAWD6.0L 12-cyl turbo121915———$5,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45287, 44126, 44540.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Flying Spur Hybrid5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Flying Spur3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Gas-guzzler tax applies to Flying Spur — a federal excise the manufacturer pays and prices in.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length209.4 in
Width (body, without mirrors)78.0 in
Height58.3 in
Wheelbase125.6 in
Curb weight5,137–5,452 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear54/46

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 2 configurations: 4-door Sedan AWD, V8 4-door Sedan AWD. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

Also on file Beside the 2022 Flying Spur
Other years The 2026 Flying Spur Recalls Bentley recalls
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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Structure

RE23/06 (RC71)
1,659 vehicles 87% reported repaired
Problem Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Flying Spur vehicles. The rear entertainment screen retention bracket, located in the rear of the front seats, may have been incorrectly installed. Risk An incorrectly installed retention bracket can result in the entertainment screen becoming a projectile during a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the retention brackets in both front seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE23/06 (RC71).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V314000 reported May 3, 2023 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

RE22/08 (RC34)
25 vehicles 100% reported repaired
Problem Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE22/08 (RC34).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V177000 reported Mar 23, 2022 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Air Bags

RE21/43 (RC26)
3,777 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Fix Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/43 (RC26).
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 21V975000 reported Dec 15, 2021 Bentley Motors, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Flying Spur

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds.

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Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

No owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 754
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-28
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 750 service bulletins, 4 service campaigns

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Equipment, Structure, Suspension.

  • 2078038/6 Service campaign
    2026-09-28 · Structure — Body
  • 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 inspection. These may include: • Uneven sheen or texture • Patchy or blotchy appearance • Inconsistent under lighting • Staining, discolouration, or surface blemishes
  • 2073973/3 Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Structure — Body
  • 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
  • 2083110/1 Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Engine
  • Engine Management Light - N91 Coolant Valve | Flying Spur Hybrid Technical background: Some 22MY Flying Spur Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) due to DTC P26B100 - Engine Coolant Bypass Valve "A" Stuck Closed being stored in the Thermal Management Control Module (00C5). When this DTC is present, the Thermal Management system displays MIL light on the DIP,
  • 2057841/5 Service bulletin
    2026-08-27 · Structure — Body
  • Windscreen replacement criteria whilst under manufacturers warranty.
  • 2078038/5 Service bulletin
    2026-08-27 · Structure — Body
  • Service info: Paint Damage/Anomalies | All Models
  • 2083061/1 Service bulletin
    2026-08-19 · Unknown Or Other
  • Real Wear Setup and Guide using VYSOR
  • 2061369/14 Service bulletin
    2026-08-19 · Electrical System
  • Engine Overheating - Warning in the DIP | V8 Kovomo. Customer statement / workshop findings: One or a combination of the following symptoms are evident • Engine overheat warning in the DIP (Engine overheating) • Unusual cooling fan operation at high temperatures • P19F700: Low engine coolant temperature indicator lamp coolant too warm • Signs of coolant in the vacuum hoses for switch valve N649
  • 2078395/3 Service bulletin
    2026-08-11 · Seats
  • Service info: Leather Damage/Anomalies | All Models

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0641
P0641 on Bentley →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine1 bulletin
P0642
P0642 on Bentley →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine1 bulletin
P0643Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine1 bulletin

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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Flying Spur by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 0 0 19 mpg2025 A 1 0 19 mpg2024 A 0 0 19 mpg2023 A 1 0 19 mpg2022 this page B 3 0 19 mpg2021 B 3 0 17 mpg2020 B 2 2 15 mpg2018 A 0 0 16 mpg2017 A 0 0 17 mpg2016 A 0 0 17 mpg

Common questions about the 2022 Flying Spur

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur. The most serious on file is 23V314000, covering Structure. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it B (83/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, the best EPA combined figure is 19 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur?

Transport Canada measured it at 209.4 in long, 78.0 in wide (body, without mirrors), 58.3 in tall, on a 125.6 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 5,137–5,452 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

How clean is the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur runs 3 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur?

The manufacturer has filed 754 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, most often covering electrical system, engine, equipment. The most recent is dated 2026-09-28. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations3 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates3 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls3NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaintsnoneNHTSA complaint databaseNo owner has filed one. On a car that sold in small numbers this says very little either way.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins754NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Measured dimensions5 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 Flying Spur The Flying Spur model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Bentley recall on file All campaigns filed against Bentley vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Flying Spur by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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