Model year
2018 Bugatti Chiron
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under CHIRON SPORT. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked do not drive. No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 11 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $7,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 0 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 0 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 0 complaints
Recalls
24V096000 · Feb 9, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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…
22V198000 · Mar 28, 2022
Do not driveSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.
20V732000 · Nov 24, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…
18V420000 · Jun 20, 2018
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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…
17V764000 · Nov 29, 2017
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
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.
Complaints
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Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CHIRON SPORT | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
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Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiron · 8L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 9 | 14 | 11 | — | — | $7,450 |
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