2018 Bugatti Chiron

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 8.0L · AWD · 7-speed dct

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

• 24V096000: 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 (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  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.

  Reported February 9, 2024. View on NHTSA

• 22V198000: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

  Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.

  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…

  Reported March 28, 2022. View on NHTSA

• 20V732000: 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 on the Drive Mode switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

  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.

  Reported November 24, 2020. View on NHTSA

• 18V420000: 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

  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.

  Reported June 20, 2018. View on NHTSA

• 17V764000: 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.

  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…

  Reported November 29, 2017. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data

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