Model year 2020 · Midsize Cars

2020 Bentley Flying Spur: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur at 15 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

15

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Bentley dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Bentley Flying Spur recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly

NHTSA 21V104000 Reported Feb 23, 2021
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE21/07 (RB88))
Units affected
1 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling one 2020 Flying Spur vehicle. The fuel tank may not have been welded properly during manufacturing, which could result in a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Bentley will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE21/07 (RB88).

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 20V452000 Reported Aug 3, 2020
Filed by
Bentley Motors, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. RE 20/21)
Units affected
102 (estimate)
Problem
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020 Flying Spur vehicles. Moisture can enter the Top View rear camera holder and result in a reduction in the clarity of the rear view camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
A reduction in the quality of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will modify the top view camera holder to improve the water draining ability, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owner may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE 20/21.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Bentley Flying Spur fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Bentley Flying Spur EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Flying Spur6.0L 12-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium12/19/15 mpg$5,500601

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Bentley Flying Spur crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Bentley Flying Spur NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Bentley Flying Spur W12 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Bentley Flying Spur owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur, most recently on Dec 9, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 Bentley Flying Spur complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system2
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Structure: Body1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Bentley Flying Spur model years

Bentley Flying Spur by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Flying Spur19 mpg———
2025 Flying Spur19 mpg10—
2024 Flying Spur15–19 mpg———
2023 Flying Spur15–19 mpg10—
2022 Flying Spur15–19 mpg30—
2021 Flying Spur15–17 mpg30—
2018 Flying Spur14–16 mpg———
2017 Flying Spur15–17 mpg———
2016 Flying Spur14–17 mpg———
2015 Flying Spur14–17 mpg———

All Bentley Flying Spur years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Bentley models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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