Bentley Flying Spur Recall R/2021/113: The Knee Roll Air Bag Wiring Was Crossed At The Air Bag Control Module Connector, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 221
- vehicles in the UK
- RE21/14 (RB95)
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Bentley recalled Flying Spur vehicles built between 18 July 2019 and 1 March 2021. The knee roll airbag wiring may be incorrect at the Airbag Control Module connector. The dealer will correct the wiring at the Airbag Control Module Connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The knee roll airbag wiring may be incorrect at the Airbag Control Module connector.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE KNEE ROLL AIR BAG WIRING WAS CROSSED AT THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR Defect: The knee roll airbag wiring may be incorrect at the Airbag Control Module connector. Remedy: Correct the wiring at the Airbag Control Module Connector.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the knee roll air bag wiring was crossed at the air bag control module connector.
The Fix
The dealer will correct the wiring at the Airbag Control Module Connector.
Are You Affected?
Flying Spur built between 18 July 2019 and 1 March 2021 may be included. Bentley estimates 221 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 campaign code RE21/14 (RB95) or the DVSA reference R/2021/113. 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 GT, Continental GTC, Flying SpurBentley Continental GT Continental GT convertible Flying Spur: incorrect front driveshafts (RE26/14 RD93) | Book soon | R/2026/216 | |
| Flying SpurOn affected vehicles the retention bracket holding the rear entertainment screens located in the rear of the front seats may have been installed in the incorrect orientation | Low | R/2023/131 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurIncorrect front passenger seat belt assemblies without an automatic locking retractor function (alr) may have been installed | Urgent | R/2022/078 | |
| Continental GT, Flying SpurA manufacturing issue could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its resting position | Low | R/2021/221 | |
| Continental GT, Continental GTC, Flying SpurRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2015/197 |
This is one of 46 Bentley recalls in DVSA’s data. The Bentley recall launched before it was R/2020/373 on 12 Jan 2021, for the convertible roof can be activated using the key fob at distances exceeding six metres. The one launched after it was R/2021/153 on 31 May 2021, for the nut of the eccentric screw could break on the rear axle lower lever arm. You can also see every Bentley recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/113, launched 14 April 2021. 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.