NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Bugatti Chiron Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Bugatti Chiron has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bugatti dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Seat Belt Warning Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #24V096000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported February 9, 2024 · Bugatti
Potentially affected: 156 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.95% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Bugatti campaign BUGCR036 · Owners notified May 1, 2024 · Vehicles built July 21, 2016 – December 1, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Front Frame Support May Loosen
NHTSA #22V198000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported March 28, 2022 · Bugatti
Potentially affected: 1 vehicle
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Bugatti campaign BUGCR027 · Owners notified March 31, 2022
Defect description
Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.
Safety consequence
A loose frame support may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Electronic Stability Control Malfunction/FMVSS 126
NHTSA #20V732000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported November 24, 2020 · Bugatti
Potentially affected: 73 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Bugatti campaign BUGCR033 · Owners notified December 17, 2020
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Side Air Bags may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 214
NHTSA #18V420000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice
Reported June 20, 2018 · Bugatti
Potentially affected: 2 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified July 26, 2018 · Vehicles built September 22, 2016 – April 20, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
If the air bag deployment performance is reduced, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Seat Recliner Brackets Improperly Welded
NHTSA #17V764000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Recliner · NHTSA notice
Reported November 29, 2017 · Bugatti
Potentially affected: 9 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified December 7, 2017 · Vehicles built February 2, 2017 – October 13, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the driver's seating position changes unexpectedly, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Other Bugatti Chiron model years
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