Bugatti Chiron recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Bugatti Chiron from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Seat belt warning chime may not sound

    Reported February 9, 2024Model years 2016–2023NHTSA campaign 24V096000156 vehicles affected

    The chime may not sound at startup when the driver's seat belt is unfastened, leaving the driver unaware and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Bugatti is recalling certain 2016-2023 Bugatti Chiron vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts, and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
    Consequence
    The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR036.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  2. Incorrect wheels may cause loss of control

    Reported May 31, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V3880001 vehicle affected

    Incorrect wheels may cause loss of vehicle control when driving in Top Speed Mode, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install approved wheels and new tyres, valves and sensors, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS:RIM
    Defect
    Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling one 2023 Chiron Super Sport vehicle. The incorrect wheels were installed on the vehicle.
    Consequence
    When driving in Top Speed Mode, the incorrect wheels may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the wheels with Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand-new tires, valves and sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Loose front frame support screw may reduce crash protection

    Reported March 28, 2022Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 22V1980001 vehicle affected

    Do not drive: the maker advises not to drive affected vehicles until they are repaired.

    A loose screw fastening the front frame support may reduce structural protection in a crash and increase injury risk. The vehicle should not be driven until the screws are correctly tightened. A dealer will inspect and tighten them as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
    Defect
    Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.
    Consequence
    A loose frame support may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Bugatti recommends the car not be driven until the screws have been correctly tightened. A dealer will inspect the screws to the front frame support and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR027.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  4. Rear tyres may crack and lose pressure

    Reported December 24, 2021DVSA recall R/2022/0162 vehicles affected

    The rear tyres may crack and lose pressure suddenly. They will be replaced within 1875 miles of wear or within 1.5 years, until revised specification tyres are available.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Rear tyres may crack and cause sudden pressure loss.
    Defect
    Rear tyres may crack and cause sudden pressure loss.
    Remedy
    Replace the rear tyres within 1875 miles of wear or within 1.5 years until revised specification tyres are available.

  5. Rear tires may develop cracks

    Reported December 16, 2021Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 21V9840009 vehicles affected

    The rear tires may crack after 2,500 miles, leading to rapid pressure loss and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace the tires every 1,875 miles or when they reach 1.5 years old, then replace them again when redesigned tires are available. Repairs are free.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    TIRES
    Defect
    Bugatti is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chiron Pur Sport vehicles. After 2,500 miles of usage, the rear tires may develop cracks.
    Consequence
    Cracks in the rear tires may result in rapid loss of tire pressure, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    As an interim repair, dealers will replace the rear tires on the affected vehicles every 1,875 miles or when tire age reaches 1.5 years. Once newly designed tires are available, the tires will be replaced again. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners with tires that have already reached 2,500 miles or 1.5 years should not drive their vehicle until the tires are replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR025.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Rear left drive shaft may have a manufacturing defect

    Reported December 1, 2020Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2020/36422 vehicles affected

    The rear left drive shaft may have a manufacturing defect. It will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF HARD DRIVING THE MATERIAL RESISTANCE OF THE REAR LEFT DRIVE SHAFT MAY NOT BE WITHIN THE ACCEPTABLE RANGE
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the rear left drive shaft could have a manufacturing defect.
    Remedy
    Replace the rear left drive shaft.

  7. Stability control may remain in handling mode

    Reported November 24, 2020Model years 2017–2020NHTSA campaign 20V73200073 vehicles affected

    After an ignition cycle, stability control may not return to its normal setting if handling mode was selected. Reduced stability control performance may increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the affected control units, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Chiron, 2018-2020 Chiron Sport and 2020-2021 DIVO vehicles. After an ignition cycle, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) does not automatically default back to the full-function original mode if the Handling Mode is selected on the Drive Mode switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
    Consequence
    If the Handling Mode is activated, the ESC System goes into Sport mode. After an ignition cycle, the ESC does not default to the original default mode (ESC Normal Mode). After restarting the car, the Drive Mode remains in Handling mode affecting the ESC performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software of the affected control units, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR033.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  8. Rear driveshaft may break

    Reported November 24, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V7310003 vehicles affected

    The left rear driveshaft may break, causing parts to detach and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
    Defect
    Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2020 DIVO and Chiron vehicles. The rear left-hand driveshaft may break.
    Consequence
    A broken driveshaft could result in parts detaching and becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear left-hand driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR032.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  9. Side air bag heat shield may reduce air bag performance

    Reported June 20, 2018Model years 2018NHTSA campaign 18V4200002 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly installed heat shield on the side air bag gas generator may reduce air bag performance and increase the risk of injury. Dealers will remove the affected seats and repair or replace them, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
    Defect
    Bugatti is recalling certain 2018 Chiron vehicles. The heat shield for the gas generator for the side air bags may have been incorrectly installed during the air bag manufacturing process, potentially reducing the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
    Consequence
    If the air bag deployment performance is reduced, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will remove the affected seats to repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-805-557-1050.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  10. Seat backrest frame weld may be faulty

    Reported December 8, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/3375 vehicles affected

    A faulty weld could allow a front seat backrest to become loose, affecting vehicle control and seat performance in a collision. The backrest frame welds will be checked and the seat replaced if the weld is out of specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BACKREST FRAME OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS MAY BE WELDED INCORRECTLY
    Defect
    The backrest frame of driver and passenger seats could be welded incorrectly and result in the backrest becoming loose. If the backrest becomes loose this could affect the driver�s ability to control the vehicle and the driver and passenger seats may not perform as intended in the event of a collision.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and visually check the backrest frame welding. If the frame is not welded to the correct specification the seat will be changed.

  11. Front seat recliner brackets may be improperly welded

    Reported November 29, 2017Model years 2017–2018NHTSA campaign 17V7640009 vehicles affected

    Improperly welded recliner brackets may let the back of a front seat move unexpectedly, changing the driver's seating position and increasing crash risk. Service centres will inspect the welds and replace a seat assembly if needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
    Defect
    Bugatti is recalling certain 2017-2018 Chiron vehicles. The front seat recliner brackets may not be welded properly, which can cause the back of the seat to move unexpectedly, affecting the driver's seating position.
    Consequence
    If the driver's seating position changes unexpectedly, it could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Bugatti will notify owners, and service centers will inspect the welds on the recliner brackets for both seats, replacing the seat assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2017. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-805-557-1050.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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