Head-to-head reliability
Bentley Flying SPUR vs Honda Accord
How the Bentley Flying SPUR and Honda Accord compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Bentley Flying SPUR vs Honda Accord: The Bentley Flying Spur has 2 complaints over 10 years and 0 crash-related reports, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints, 160 crash-related, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths. Both have recalls, but the Honda's higher volume means more reported issues. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Bentley Flying SPUR or Honda Accord more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Bentley Flying SPUR
The Bentley Flying Spur is a low-volume luxury sedan with only 2 complaints over 10 years, but 10 recalls in that period. Owners report electrical glitches that can disable parking cameras and radar systems, plus door wiring that breaks keyless entry. These issues are infrequent but can be expensive and annoying on a high-end car.
Honda Accord
The Honda Accord is a high-volume family sedan with 4,438 complaints over 10 years, averaging 443.8 per year. Owners frequently report engine noises, electrical failures like tire pressure warnings and rodent damage, and forward collision warnings that come and go. There are also 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths reported.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Bentley Flying SPUR | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 2 Better | 4,438 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 10 Better | 38 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 160 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.2 Better | 443.8 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 144 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 3 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Bentley Flying SPUR
- 01ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
- 02FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
- 03BACK OVER PREVENTION1
- 04STRUCTURE1
Owners report sudden PDC faults that break all radar systems, cause the dashboard to turn off while driving, and disable the rearview camera when parking. Another common issue is front door wiring that is too short, causing keyless entry and door lock buttons to fail.
The same PDC fault that affects radar also disables forward collision avoidance, meaning the car may not warn or brake for obstacles ahead. This can happen suddenly and without warning to the driver.
When the PDC fault appears, the rearview camera does not display when reversing, making it hard to see behind the car. This is a safety concern in parking lots or driveways.
The front door wiring design issue also falls under structure, as the short wire can cause the door handles to malfunction for locking and unlocking. This is described by owners as a very common problem on the 2020 model.
“There’s sudden PDC fault arises, the vehicle’s all radar system is broken. Sometimes, the dashboard will be turned off during driving. WHEN PDC fault appears, the rear view camera when parking does not appear. Very dangerous while manipulating the car. This i…”
“The front door wiring has design issues in 2020 Bentley Flying Spur. The length of the wire related to keyless entry is not enough. Thus cause the front doors keyless entry/unlock and lock the car through door handles malfunction. This is a very common issue…”
Honda Accord
- 01ENGINE985
- 02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM863
- 03FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE821
- 04UNKNOWN OR OTHER725
- 05SERVICE BRAKES592
Owners report noises from new vehicles and sudden loss of power with multiple alarms like brake, hill descent, and ABS failure. One complaint describes the car losing speed and not being able to accelerate on the highway.
Complaints include tire pressure warnings that lead to catastrophic tire failure shortly after service, and rodent damage to wiring harnesses even on nearly new cars. These electrical issues can strand drivers or cause unsafe tire conditions.
Owners report intermittent warnings for adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic high beams that appear and disappear. In some cases, the system fails to resolve a threat, and one complaint describes a defect that the dealer could not fix.
Brake-related complaints are common, with 592 reports. One owner described brake, hill descent, and ABS alarms along with loss of speed, suggesting brake system failures that could affect stopping ability.
“I purchased this vehicle at 0 miles in July 2025 from Honda Accord in Pensacola Florida. I reported in July 2025 that there was a noise and I was unhappy with the vehicle and would like to exchange the vehicle within the 30 days months later, the noise got lo…”
“Vehicle drove normally in the morning commute. In the afternoon commute it started normally and as i approached highway speeds the alarms started showing up. the Brake, hill descent system, abs, critical failure. the vehicle started losing speed and could not…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Bentley Flying SPUR — 10 recalls
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles f…
The risk: The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-…
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Continental GT Convertible, Continental GT, and 2021-2022 Flying Spur vehicles. The front seat belt assemblies may have been incorrectly installed, resulting in the front passenger seat missing the automatic locking retractor (ALR). As s…
The risk: A missing ALR on a passenger seat belt may not properly secure a child restraint, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this recall…
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Flying Spur vehicles. The rear entertainment screen retention bracket, located in the rear of the front seats, may have been incorrectly installed.
The risk: An incorrectly installed retention bracket can result in the entertainment screen becoming a projectile during a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the retention brackets in both front seats, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2023. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number…
The defect: Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bentayga, Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Continental GT Convertible vehicles. The owner's manual incorrectly states that the air bag system will not deploy when the "Passenger Airbag On" symbol is illuminated. As such, these vehicles f…
The risk: The incorrect information may change how occupants position themselves in relation to the air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Bentley will mail new labels to owners. Owners may apply the label themselves or have a dealer apply the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Bentley customer service at 1-800-…
Honda Accord — 38 recalls
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the integrated control module (ICM) central processing unit (CPU) may reset while driving, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the ICM CPU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TN2. Vehicle Identificati…
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
The risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipat…
The defect: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an…
The risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura R…
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls ar…
Buyer analysis
Bentley Flying SPUR or Honda Accord: which should you buy?
The Bentley Flying Spur has far fewer complaints per year (0.2 vs. 443.8) and no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths in the data. The Honda Accord has many more complaints and 160 crash-related reports, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths. In practice, the Bentley appears to have less frequent owner-reported problems, but both have recalls and real issues to check.
Key differences
- The Bentley Flying Spur has 2 complaints over 10 years, while the Honda Accord has 4,438 complaints over 10 years, a massive difference in reported issues.
- Bentley owners report electrical faults that disable radar, cameras, and dashboard, plus door wiring that breaks keyless entry; Honda owners report engine noises, power loss, tire failures, and intermittent forward collision warnings.
- The Honda Accord has 160 crash-related complaints, 144 injuries, and 3 deaths in the data, while the Bentley Flying Spur has 0 in each of those categories.
- Both have recalls: Bentley has 10 (including seat belts and structure), Honda has 38 (including electrical, tires, brakes, air bags, and fuel pump).
- Check that the parking distance control (PDC) system works and that the dashboard and rearview camera do not cut out during a test drive.
- Test the keyless entry and door lock buttons on both front doors, as wiring may be too short and cause failures.
- Listen for unusual engine noises and watch for warning lights like brake, hill descent, or ABS on a test drive.
- Verify tire condition and tire pressure monitoring system, as one owner reported a tire failure shortly after a TPMS service.
Before you buy
- Obtain a full vehicle history report and confirm all recalls have been performed, especially for the Bentley's seat belts and structure, and the Honda's electrical, brakes, and fuel pump.
- Have a mechanic inspect the electrical system, including radar, cameras, and wiring, on both cars.
- For the Bentley, test all door handles, keyless entry, and parking aids; for the Honda, test adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and automatic high beams.
- Check for any signs of rodent damage to wiring, especially on the Honda Accord, and inspect tire condition and TPMS operation.
- Ask for service records and note any repeated repairs for engine, electrical, or brake issues.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Bentley Flying SPUR | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 | 101 |
| 2024 | 0 | 214 |
| 2023 | 0 | 224 |
| 2022 | 0 | 238 |
| 2021 | 0 | 226 |
| 2020 | 2 | 355 |
| 2019 | 0 | 677 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1864 |
| 2017 | 0 | 534 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Bentley Flying SPUR or Honda Accord in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Bentley Flying SPUR vs Honda Accord
- Bentley Flying SPUR total complaints
- 2
- Honda Accord total complaints
- 4,438
- Bentley Flying SPUR total recalls
- 10
- Honda Accord total recalls
- 38
- Bentley Flying SPUR avg complaints/year
- 0.2
- Honda Accord avg complaints/year
- 443.8
- More reliable overall
- Bentley Flying SPUR
- Bentley Flying SPUR top complaint area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Honda Accord top complaint area
- ENGINE