Bugatti Chiron Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Bugatti Chiron — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2021 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2020 | Avoid | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2019 | Good | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018Worst | Avoid | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
9 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Recent Safety Recalls — Bugatti Chiron (2022–2026)
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.
Showing 1 recall from 2022–2026 model years. See the full year-specific pages for older recalls.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bugatti Chiron Reliability
What year Chiron has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Bugatti Chiron had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 0 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2018 report for specific defects.
Is the Bugatti Chiron reliable?
The Bugatti Chiron has accumulated 0 owner-filed complaints and 9 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Chiron.
What are the most common Chiron problems?
Common issues include engine, transmission, and electrical systems.
How do I check if my Chiron has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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