VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Bugatti Veyron2006–2015
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Bugatti Veyron
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Bugatti Veyron Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Bugatti Veyron — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | — | 90 | 40 | 73 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | — | 90 | 40 | 73 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | — | 85 | 40 | 69 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | — | 85 | 40 | 69 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | — | 85 | 40 | 69 | Avoid |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Veyron compares — best year within each era shown.
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2013 (Buyer Score 79).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Veyron to buy?+
The 2011 Bugatti Veyron scores highest on our Buyer Score (79/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 40/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Veyron years have the most problems?+
The 2006, 2007, 2008 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2006 Veyron leads with 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Veyron problems?+
See the complaint chart on this page for a breakdown by component.
Deep-Dive Research
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.