NHTSA Recall 18V420000: Air bags: side/window
Bugatti reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2018 Bugatti Chiron.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V420000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | June 20, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 26, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V420000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bugatti Chiron | 2018 |
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.