NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Recalls & Complaints
The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bentley dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Sunroof Glass may Detach from Vehicle
NHTSA #16V539000 · Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported July 19, 2016 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 127 vehicles
Repair completion: 25.98% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE16/17 · Owners notified September 13, 2016 · Vehicles built April 25, 2007 – October 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured April 25, 2007 through October 31, 2008. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving.
Safety consequence
If the glass detaches from the sunroof frame it could be come a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will apply additional adhesive between the sunroof glass frame and sunroof glass panel, free of charge. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE16/17.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake Rotor attaching Screws may fail
NHTSA #13V484000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Rotor · NHTSA notice
Reported October 17, 2013 · Bentley Motors, Inc.
Potentially affected: 469 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Bentley campaign RE13/14 · Owners notified October 22, 2013 · Vehicles built July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.
Safety consequence
Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SEAT BELT GUIDE BRACKET
NHTSA #09V037000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other · NHTSA notice
Reported January 30, 2009 · BENTLEY MOTORS LTD
Potentially affected: 27 vehicles
Bentley campaign RE09/01 · Owners notified March 16, 2009 · Vehicles built May 1, 2008 – September 11, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
BENTLEY IS RECALLING 27 MY 2009 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR AND CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR SPEED VEHICLES. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT UPPER GUIDE BRACKET TO DISTORT IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT. THIS DISTORTION COULD RESULT IN THE CENTRE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT TRAVELING FURTHER FORWARDS THAN THE DESIGN INTENDS.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT GUIDE BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN IN FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENTLEY AT 1-617-488-8500.
Notes
BENTLEY RECALL NO. RE09/01.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Other Bentley Continental Flying Spur model years
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