Service bulletins for the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
710 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 2052349/7 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SEAT BELTS. Front seatbelt - Diagnostic Trouble Codes Condition: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) evident in Address: 0015 System name: 15 - Airbag Control Module B130474: Left front seat belt tensioner control module Actuator deviated B130574: Right front seat belt tensioner control module Actuator deviated The DTCs can be evident if the occupant uses a dummy seat belt buckle, the occupant may use the dummy seat belt buckle to prevent a warning light or audible warnings Technical Background: Dummy seat belt buckles of any description MUST NOT be used under any circumstances, Figure 1 shows an example of a dummy seat belt buckle - B130474 and/or B130574 |
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| 2053348/5 | 2021-11-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. W12 Engine management light on - Turbocharger speed sensor DTCs stored. Customer statement / workshop findings; - The engine management light is on. Workshop findings: The customer statement can be reproduced. Either of the following DTCs are stored in address 01 Engine Control Module 1 or address 11 Engine Control Module 2 - P257900: Turbocharger Speed Sensor A - Circuit Range/Performance Or - P259400: Turbocharger Speed Sensor B - Circuit Range/Performance Or - P259500: Turbocharger Speed Sensor B - Circuit low |
| 2064555/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Unusual air suspension behaviour when the vehicle is static. Customer statement / workshop findings Unusual air suspension behaviour when the vehicle is static for example: - Air suspension raising and lowering without request NOTE: Customer complaints regarding hard suspension when driving the vehicle may also be received Technical background. To confirm the issue is as described within the Customer statement refer to the video on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2064555/- In the event that the issue is as shown within the video the instructions within the Measure section should be followed |
| 2064477/2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE. Knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle (Rear axle). Customer statement / workshop findings: Knock/clunking noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when changing direction at low speed Technical background: Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement Refer to the videos on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2064477/- In the event the knock/clunk is as shown within the videos the instructions within the Measure section should be followed noting the following: Video number 4 for TPI 2064477/- (on the Bentley Hub) specifically relates to the symptom described within step 3 of the Measure section (Heatshield in contact with the rear differential) |
| 2062016/2 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Rough running & potentially poor start up performance - MIL light on - Possible misfires Customer statement: -The Engine management light is on -Rough running and potentially poor start up performance and/or -Engine misfires Very Important: Should the afore mentioned symptoms and/or DTCs be evident with NO misfires reported the operative MUST raise a DISS query and await feedback from Product Support before conducting any further work Technical background: Debris in the fuel system can lead to a blockage in the low pressure fuel injectors, ultimately causing a cylinder misfire. |
| 2053914/10 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER. Customer statement / workshop findings Front brake squeal at 1.5 KHz when reversing during brake application Technical background VERY IMPORTANT: This TPI is only applicable to Non-CSiC Brake Systems only NOTE: Warranty payments will only be considered for vehicles which are within the applicable VIN range (see TPI header data) in conjunction with a DISS query with evidence that the applicable frequency was initially evident. |
| 2064477/3 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL; STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings: Knock/clunking noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when changing direction at low speed Technical background: Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement Refer to the videos on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2064477/- In the event the knock/clunk is as shown within the videos the instructions within the Measure section should be followed noting the following: Video number 4 for TPI 2064477/- (on the Bentley Hub) specifically relates to the symptom described within step 3 of the Measure section (Heatshield in contact with the rear differential) |
| 2064708/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings: Unable to set the passenger side exterior mirror memory when reversing (as per the instructions within the owner handbook). Production change: Owner handbooks for later vehicles/models will be revised. Amended owner handbooks or addendums will not be available for this particular issue. |
| 2051526/8 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings: The chrome brightware strip on the veneer face fascia panel of the Bentley Rotating Display (BRD) may appear to be misaligned with the chrome strips on the passenger and drivers side fascia panels. In addition, the gapping and fit between the veneer face fascia panel of the BRD and the passenger and drivers side fascia panels may differ from one side to the other. The minimum functional gaps between the BRD and the passenger/driver fascia and the switch pack if not maintained can impact on the rotational operation of the BRD unit Technical background: The chrome brightware strip is fixed to the veneer face fascia panel with no separate adjustment and as such can appear to be misaligned. The veneer face fascia panel relies on fixed location pins that may be out of tolerance. Rework the veneer face fascia panel to align the chrome brightware strip and/or the gapping between the BRD and the passenger and drivers side fascia panels. |
| 2055580/7 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT. Customer statement / workshop findings: Various rotating display operational complaints or noises. Technical background: Follow the Measure section of this TPI that relates to your customer complaint. Possible customer complaint. 1. Operational issues 2. Rotating display alignment 3. Grinding noise on operation 4. Rattling noise on operation 5. Squeak/creak on operation 6. Creak/rattle from rotating display whilst driving/uneven operation during rotation |
| 2061605/4 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE. Customer statement / workshop findings: Driver or Passenger door creak during close Technical background: Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement, refer to the video on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI 2061605/- In the event the symptom is as shown the instructions within the Measure section should be followed NOTE: The video shown on the Bentley Hub is for reference purposes only, the symptom is the same regardless of vehicle type shown |
| 2064791/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE. Customer statement / workshop findings: Knocking noise from the underside of the vehicle (front and/or rear) when driving on uneven road surfaces. Technical background: Verify that the customer complaint matches the sound file within the Bentley Hub - Reference TPI Transaction number 2064791/- The noise present in the sound file can be caused by worn anti roll bar bushes, the noise can appear when driving over an uneven road surface or during a large suspension input for example: -Speed humps or potholes If the customer complaint occurs and the noise can be clearly assigned to the noise within the sound file - Refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2064582/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Vehicle sitting low on one or more corners when static with no relevant DTCs stored. Customer statement / workshop findings - Vehicle sitting low on one or more corners when static - No relevant DTCs are evident Technical background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. Measure: 1) Confirm there are no DTCs indicating a fault with the air suspension system or associated systems 2) Refer to the instructions within TPI 2053492/- to confirm that no air leaks or issues relating to the air springs are evident. |
| 2064776/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Customer statement / workshop findings -Engine misfiring -Engine running rough (not refined) -Engine misfire DTCs evident -Engine management light illuminated within the DIP -Knocking noise from the cylinder head (NOTE: The noise can be evident on either bank) IMPORTANT: The symptoms described are typically evident during early life stages of vehicle use (between 100Km and 250Km) |
| 2064679/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:SOLENOID/ACTUATOR. Customer statement / workshop findings Oil leaking out of the tell tale hole from the following fixings: -CDA activation/ deactivation solenoid fixings -Or Fuel rail fixings -Or Fixings for the vacuum system assembly Technical background: Shows oil leaked which had leaked from the tell tale hole at the top of the fixing. Upgraded fixings prevent oil leaks from the tell hole. |
| 2064519/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. DTC's C10BCF6 - 160000 and/or C12E2F2 with symptom code 59744 stored in address 0003 - Parking brake warning in DIP. Customer statement: Parking brake warning light evident within the DIP (See example shown in Figure 1) Workshop findings: C10BCF6 - 160000 - Left parking brake motor Engine speed implausible OR C12E2F2 - 159744 - Right parking brake motor Engine speed implausible. |
| 2064857/1 | 2021-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. Customer statement: Drivers Information panel (DIP) goes blank -Once blank no information is visible within the DIP -No error messages are shown within the DIP Workshop findings: DTC U101100 evident within address 09 - DIP Unrecoverable due to low voltage |
| 2051562/8 | 2021-11-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 12 Volt - Battery condition checks. Customer statement / workshop findings: 12 Volt Battery test instruction Technical background: For all 12 volt battery issues relating to warranty or a parts warranty claim, a DISS query MUST be raised prior to battery replacement, refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI |
| 2055036/4 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. My Bentley - Connected services. Customer statement / workshop findings: Complaints relating to My Bentley connected services. Technical background: Most queries and complaints regarding My Bentley connected services can be resolved by contacting My Bentley Support rather than raising a DISS technical query. |
| 2054599/7 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Headlamp operation issues Condition: Headlamp operation issues. Technical Background: DTCs evident within the left light control unit (Diagnostic address D6) and/or the right light control unit (Diagnostic address D7) There are numerous static and intermittent DTCs which may be evident within the previously mentioned control units, ensure all steps within the Measure section are strictly adhered to. |
| 2053492/7 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Air spring fault finding. Customer statement / workshop findings: The front and/or rear suspension appears to have dropped. Technical background: The list of Bentley vehicles below are fitted with air springs as part of the suspension system. Should air leak from the air springs, this will cause the suspension to drop. However, the dropping of the suspension does not necessarily mean that the air spring is faulty. The Measure section of this TPI describes how and where to check for air leaks on the front and rear air springs, the air pump compressor, pipes, valve unit and air reservoirs. This includes potential air leak points on the air springs and also the locations of an air leak that can be repaired without the need to replace an air spring. |
| 2064477/1 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Customer statement / workshop findings: Knock/clunking noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when changing direction at low speed. Technical background Ensure the fault is as described within the Customer statement. Refer to the videos on the Bentley Hub referencing TPI2064477/-. In the event the knock/clunk is as shown within the videos the instructions within the Measure section should be followed. |
| 2063678/2 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. P245000 - EVAP System Switching Valve "A" Performance/Stuck Open DTC logged - V8 Kovomo. Customer Statement: Emission control system warning light illuminated within the DIP. Workshop findings: DTC P245000 - EVAP System Switching Valve A Performance/Stuck Open - With symptom code 11952 Technical Background: Refer to the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2054599/8 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Customer statement / workshop findings: Headlamp operation issues Technical background: DTCs evident within the left light control unit (Diagnostic address D6) and/or the right light control unit (Diagnostic address D7) There are numerous static and intermittent DTCs which maybe evident within the previously mentioned control units, ensure all steps within the Measure section are strictly adhered to New Flying Spur (20 - 22 M/Y) and Bentayga (21 - 22 M/Y). In the event that DTCs C119813 Low beam light bulb open circuit or C1198FA Low beam light bulb short circuit are evident in D6 and/or D7. Please refer to and conduct the instructions within the following TPIs New Flying spur - TPI 2063777/- Bentayga applicable to 21 and 22 M/Y only - 2064497/-. For any other issues please refer to the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI. |
| 2059489/2 | 2021-10-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE; SEAT BELTS. New Cont GT & GTC V8 - Start-Stop System Inhibit - Driver's Seat Belt Start/Stop system inhibit - Drivers seatbelt unfastened. Customer statement / workshop findings: The Start/Stop system functions with the drivers seat belt not fastened although the Owners handbook states that the drivers seat belt must be fastened for the Start/Stop system to function. Technical background On all 202 0model year vehicles specified with a V8 engine, the Start/Stop system will function with the drivers seat belt not fastened although the Owners handbook states the drivers seat belt must be fastened for the Start/Stop system to work, the system in this scenario is functioning correctly. Due to a change to one of the system inhibits, the 2021 model year Owners handbooks will be updated to confirm the Start/Stop system will work with the seat belt unfastened. |
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