Bentley Continental Flying Spur Recall R/2016/173: Glass Sunroof May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2016/173
- DVSA reference
Bentley recalled Continental Flying Spur vehicles built between 25 April 2007 and 31 October 2008. The sunroof glass panel may not be adequately bonded to the sunroof sliding frame. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles apply addition adhesive between sunroof glass pane and sliding frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The sunroof glass panel may not be adequately bonded to the sunroof sliding frame. This may cause it to detach in motion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GLASS SUNROOF MAY DETACH Defect: The sunroof glass panel may not be adequately bonded to the sunroof sliding frame. This may cause it to detach in motion. Remedy: On affected vehicles apply addition adhesive between sunroof glass pane and sliding frame.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to detach in motion.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles apply addition adhesive between sunroof glass pane and sliding frame.
Are You Affected?
Continental Flying Spur built between 25 April 2007 and 31 October 2008 may be included. Bentley estimates 11 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Bentley, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Bentley.
- Book with any franchised Bentley dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2016/173. See how to get a Bentley recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTThe adhesive bond between the sunroof and the vehicle body does not meet specification | Low | R/2020/145 | |
| Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT, Continental GTCPossible loss of rear brake | Urgent | R/2013/110 | |
| Continental Flying SpurCentre rear seat passenger may not be fully restrained | Urgent | R/2009/002 | |
| Continental Flying Spur, Continental GTFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2008/080 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2015/197 on 26 Oct 2015, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/261 on 5 Dec 2016, for internal body joints/ fixings may not be torqued to specification. You can also see every Bentley recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/173, launched 19 August 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.