2018 Bugatti Chiron Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2018 Bugatti Chiron. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and seat belts: front
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."
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…
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Frame and members (structure) Do not drive
Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.
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…
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Software (electronic stability control (esc))
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…
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…
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Air bags: side/window
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…
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.
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Recliner (seats)
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.
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 11 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 9 / 14 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 16 cyl, 8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
Compare Bugatti Chiron model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Bugatti Chiron model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Bugatti Chiron | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Bugatti Chiron | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Bugatti Chiron | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Bugatti Chiron | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Bugatti Chiron | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Bugatti Chiron | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Bugatti Chiron | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Bugatti Chiron | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2018 Bugatti Chiron
How do I know if my 2018 Bugatti Chiron has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2018 Bugatti Chiron; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Bugatti dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V764000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Bugatti models
- Chiron Pur Sport0 complaints
- Chiron Sport0 complaints
- Chiron Super Sport0 complaints
- Divo0 complaints
- Veyron0 complaints
- Veyron Grand Sport0 complaints
- Veyron Super Sport0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.