The 2026 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability profile, with electronic system malfunctions being the primary ownership concern.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2023 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | 15 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 19.6 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 16.8 | — |
| 2017 | 12 | 20 | 15 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 15.68 | — |
| 2016 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 16.8 | — |
| 2015 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 16.8 | — |
| 2014 | 12 | 20 | 14 | 19.6 | 11.76 | 16.8 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium, Engine configuration: W Shaped | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | W Shaped | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium, Horsepower: 626 hp, Torque: 664 lb-ft, Engine configuration: W12 | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | W12 | 626 hp | 664 lb-ft |
| 2020 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2017 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium or E85 | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | Cylinders: 12, Displacement: 6.0, Fuel type: Premium or E85 | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 6.0 | Premium or E85 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: V8 | V8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $196,000, Confidence: 0.9, notes: This is the base price for the 2021 model year. Higher trims and options would increase this value., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/7/2026 | Base price: $196,000, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | USD | $196,000 | 0.9 | This is the base price for the 2021 model year. Higher trims and options would increase this value. | llm_estimate | 5/7/2026 | $196,000 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $214,600, Note: HD Radio. Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $214,600 | HD Radio. Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Input, MP3 Player |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $227,225 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $227,225 | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $189,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $189,000 | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Turbo | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Standard | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lb (2,722 - 4,536 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 420 | 14.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.8, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Yes | 2 | 4 | 125.8 | 20 | 20 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.8, Front wheel: 21, Rear wheel: 21 | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 125.8 | 21 | 21 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.7 | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 120.7 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 351 | 12.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.7 | Standard | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | — | 2 | 4 | 120.7 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | pedestrianAeb | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 2023 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2022 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | standard | optional | optional | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, laneCenteringAssist: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | Rated vehicle: 2021 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 2021 Bentley Flying Spur 4 DR AWD | — | — | optional | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, laneCenteringAssist: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, laneDepartureWarning: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | tpms: standard |
| 2018 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Battery type | Electrification | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Electrification: phev | — | phev | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | — | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2026 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability profile, with electronic system malfunctions being the primary ownership concern.
The 2025 Bentley Flying Spur presents a below-average reliability profile for a luxury vehicle.
The 2024 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability profile.
The 2023 Bentley Flying Spur is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.
The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability rating, with a significant concern regarding its frontal airbag system compliance.
The 2021 Bentley Flying Spur presents a below-average reliability outlook for a used luxury vehicle.
The 2020 Bentley Flying Spur presents a below-average reliability profile for a used luxury vehicle.
The 2019 Bentley Flying Spur presents a generally good reliability profile, underscored by zero recalls and complaints.
The 2018 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability profile.
The 2017 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability profile, making its purchase condition and maintenance history paramount.
The 2016 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability profile, emphasizing the critical importance of a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
The 2015 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability outlook.
The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur offers a mixed reliability picture, rated as average.
The 2013 Bentley Flying Spur earns a 'Good' reliability verdict, underpinned by zero recalls and complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 14 published Flying Spur reports, covering 2013 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Bentley Flying Spur presents an average reliability profile, with electronic system malfunctions being the primary ownership concern.
Published year coverage: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Bentley Flying Spur. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 bentley flying spur presents an average reliability profile, with electronic system malfunctions being the primary ownership concern. and the 2026 bentley flying spur's value proposition hinges on its condition and maintenance history. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
14 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published Flying Spur guides, recurring problem areas include Infotainment System, HVAC Blower Motor, and Suspension Components (e.g., Air Struts). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Infotainment System, HVAC Blower Motor, and Suspension Components (e.g., Air Struts).