Model year guide

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined14 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur recalls 1

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables NHTSA Campaign #15V688000 · 21/10/2015

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Continental GT vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to April 30, 2014, 2012-2015 Continental GTC vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014, 2012-2013 Continental Flying Spur vehicles manufactured March 31, 2011, to August 30, 2012, and 2014 Flying Spur vehicles manufactured February 28, 2013, to April 28, 2014. In the affecte…

Fix: Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery cable securing nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2015. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall is RE15/15.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City11 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
6.0L 12-cyl 560 hp

2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vehicles on record

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2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur get?

The 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (11 city / 19 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.