NHTSA Recall 16V200000: Fuel system, gasoline
Bugatti reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Bugatti Veyron.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V200000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Report received | April 8, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 23, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to January 17, 2010 and 2010-2011 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to June 30, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tank gauge may indicate that there is more fuel in the tank than there actually is.
Safety risk
The inaccurate gauge may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Bugatti 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V200000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bugatti Veyron | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport | 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.