Complete brake failure while driving
The worst 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur problems
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Recalls 1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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 affected vehicles, a battery cable connection may be loose at the firewall.
- Risk
- A loose battery cable may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 15V688000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 139
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- HVAC refrigerant leakage suspected or reports of a damp/musty smell within the cabin
- 12 Volt
- Spurious DTC identification
- Engine Coolant Mixture
- Brake Noise Identification: Customer Statement: -Noise/squeal complaint from the braking system Technical...
- Telephone Functionality
- Service info: Engine oil Specific oil type and oil consumption reference Customer Statement: -Engine oil...
- Service info: body/equipment: front exterior lighting steamed up/leaks Customer Statement: -1. The lenses...
- Running gear
- All Vehicle Variants
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Questions about the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Is the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, fewer than a typical Continental Flying Spur model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Bentley Continental Flying Spur have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
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