2024 Bentley Flying Spur maintenance schedule
The 2024 Flying Spur is part of the MSB generation (2020-2026), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.
Service schedule
What the 2024 Flying Spur needs, and when
Manufacturer rows link to Bentley's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.
| Service | Interval | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter The MSB platform engines feature revised, highly efficient oiling systems, yet the 10,000-mile synthetic oil change interval remains the absolute maximum limit. | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Independent |
| Engine air filter Air filter elements must be replaced bi-annually. | 20,000 mi / 2 years | Independent |
| Cabin air filter | 20,000 mi / 2 years | Independent |
| Tire rotation The addition of standard all-wheel steering and an active torque-vectoring AWD system dramatically changes the wear characteristics of the tires. | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Independent |
| Brake fluid | 2 years | Independent |
| Engine coolant | 5 years | Independent |
| Transmission fluid The Porsche-derived 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission is incredibly precise but mechanically intolerant to fluid degradation. | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Independent |
| Spark plugs The direct-injected powertrains operate at immensely high cylinder pressures. | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Independent |
| Serpentine belt Inspected and replaced at 30,000 miles. | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Independent |
| Differential and transfer case fluid | 60,000 mi | Independent |
| 12V battery Comprehensive battery testing is required at the 3-year interval. | 30,000 mi / 3 years | Independent |
| EV coolant loops (V6 PHEV) | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Unverified |
| EV brake service (V6 PHEV) | 10,000 mi / 1 year | Unverified |
Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.
Fluids and engines
What goes in it
- Engine oil
- 0W-40
- Coolant
- G13
- Transmission fluid
- Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) Fluid
Powertrains in this generation
- 6.0 L 12-cyl, 626 hp, 8-speed Dual Clutch (8DCT), AWD
- 4.0 L 8-cyl, 542 hp, 8-speed Dual Clutch (8DCT), AWD
- 2.9 L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid, 536 hp, 8-speed Dual Clutch (8DCT), AWD
Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.
Known problems
What 2024 Flying Spur owners run into
Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.
48V Active Anti-Roll System Fault
medium severity40,000-80,000 mi · $2,000-$5,000 to fix
Identical to the Continental GT, the 48V electric motors on the sway bars can fail, triggering terrifying suspension faults on the digital dash. This is an electrical hardware failure, but it drastically reduces ride quality by locking the sway bars in a passive, rigid state.
Source: carzillauae.com
Active Engine Mount Failure
medium severity50,000-90,000 mi · $1,500-$3,500 to fix
The hydraulic damping chambers inside the active engine mounts rupture, bleeding hydraulic fluid and losing their ability to electronically stiffen or soften based on drive modes. This allows severe NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) to enter the otherwise silent cabin.
Source: europeanautospares.com
Infotainment and Software Glitches
low severity10,000-40,000 mi · $500-$1,500 to fix
The highly advanced central touchscreen (and the complex rotating display mechanism) can suffer from sporadic blackouts, freezing, or failure to deploy, often traced back to voltage drops or the need for deep module software flashes at the dealership level.
Source: cargurus.com
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recalls matched the 2024 Bentley Flying Spur
From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Bentley dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
Running costs
What maintenance typically costs
- A typical year of maintenance
- $2,500
- Five years of maintenance
- $8,843
- The major service near 100,000 mi
- $3,600
Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.
Other Flying Spur model years
Shopping new? The Bentley Flying Spur guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.
Sources
- bentleypasadena.com (Independent)
- europeanautospares.com (Independent)
- europeanautospares.com (Independent)
- scuderiacarparts.com (Independent)
- cargurus.com (Owner forum)
- carzillauae.com (Unverified)
Researched 2026-09-17. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.
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