Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2018 Bugatti Chiron
The 2018 Bugatti Chiron has five recall campaigns, indicating some concerns but no filed owner complaints, limiting the available information on potential issues. The recalls include problems with the electrical system, structure, Electronic Stability Control, airbags, and seats. This limited evidence should prompt buyers to be thorough in their inspection due to the high value of the vehicle.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Bugatti Chiron has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V096000 Seat Belt Warning Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V198000 Front Frame Support May Loosen NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V732000 Electronic Stability Control Malfunction/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V420000 Side Air Bags may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 214 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V764000 Seat Recliner Brackets Improperly Welded NHTSA notice
Known issues to inspect
Seat belt chime failure
How to check: Listen for seat belt chime on startup.
Loose front frame screw
How to check: Inspect front frame screws for tightness.
Stability control software issue
How to check: Verify ESC defaults to full mode after restart.
Improperly installed airbag heat shield
How to check: Check for airbag recall compliance certificate.
Seat recliner brackets improperly welded
How to check: Check for movement in seat back while driving.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for all warning lights on dashboard.
Red flag: Persistent warning lights
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Loud knocking noise
- 03
Slow acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth acceleration without hesitation.
Red flag: Hesitation or jerking
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Test stability and responsiveness at high speed.
Red flag: Unstable handling
- 05
Braking
What to check: Check for smooth and responsive braking.
Red flag: Braking noise or vibration
- 06
Parking
What to check: Listen for any strange noise when parking.
Red flag: Clunking or grinding noises
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the seat belt chime issue been fixed?
- Were all recalls addressed by certified mechanics?
- Have there been any airbag issues?
- Is the Electronic Stability Control functioning properly?
- Have the seat recliner brackets been checked?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair records
- Vehicle service history
- Title and registration
- Warranty information
- Proof of airbag compliance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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