Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2022 Bentley Flying Spur
The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, though possessing a luxury pedigree, has three known recall issues, mostly related to safety components. There's a lack of comprehensive owner complaint data, leaving some uncertainty regarding other potential issues. Inspect for the recall-related defects and ensure all safety features function correctly.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V314000 Rear Entertainment Screen Bracket May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V177000 Incorrectly Installed Seat Belt Assembly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V975000 Incorrect Air Bag Information in Manual/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Known issues to inspect
Incorrect seat belt installation
How to check: Inspect front seat belts for correct ALR installation.
Incorrect screen bracket installation
How to check: Check rear entertainment screens for secure mounting.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual noises from engine area.
Red flag: Loud or clicking noises
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Observe dashboard lights for any alerts.
Red flag: Warning lights persist
- 03
City driving
What to check: Test brakes for smooth, quiet operation.
Red flag: Braking is noisy or rough
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Accelerate and check for transmission shifts.
Red flag: Hesitation or rough shifting
- 05
Cornering
What to check: Feel for unusual vibrations or noises.
Red flag: Vibrations during turns
- 06
Parking
What to check: Ensure easy steering control at low speed.
Red flag: Steering feels stiff or hesitant
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has any recall work been completed?
- Are there any known incidents?
- How often has it been serviced?
- Has it suffered any accidents?
- Are there any pending recalls?
- What is the car's prior ownership history?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Vehicle recall completion report
- Service and maintenance records
- Accident or damage history
- Previous ownership records
- Title and registration documents
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Bentley Flying Spur at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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