NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Bugatti Veyron Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Bugatti Veyron has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Bugatti Veyron. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Bugatti dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Bugatti Veyron. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual
NHTSA #16V200000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 2016 · Bugatti
Potentially affected: 72 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified May 23, 2016 · Vehicles built October 3, 2006 – January 17, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
The inaccurate gauge may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Corrosion of the Battery Cable at the Alternator
NHTSA #16V199000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 2016 · Bugatti
Potentially affected: 13 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified June 21, 2016 · Vehicles built October 3, 2006 – December 22, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Veyron vehicles manufactured October 3, 2006, to December 22, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the positive battery (B+) cable and the connection to the alternator may corrode.
Safety consequence
The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
All affected vehicles have had the battery B+ cable and the alternator replaced, free of charge. 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.
Automobile Jacking Plates may Loosen and Detach
NHTSA #16V166000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2016 · BUGATTI
Potentially affected: 87 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified May 26, 2016 · Vehicles built March 10, 2006 – March 9, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Bugatti is recalling certain 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to March 9, 2012, 2010-2012 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to October 14, 2014, and 2011-2013 Veyron Super Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2011, to August 17, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the underbody aluminum reference plates used when lifting the vehicle may corrode and detach from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
If these jacking plates separate from the vehicle while driving, they may be a road hazard, potentially striking another vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will rivet and seal the underbody aluminum reference plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bugatti at (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 Veyron model years
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