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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.

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Bugatti Veyron
2006–2015
B
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 0.0
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
3
Recalls
0
Complaints
2007
Best Yr
0
Injuries
Avoid 2007
10
Years Analyzed
3
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Bugatti Veyron Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2007

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

#2 WORST
2009

1 recall · 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.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
201500——
82
57
73
Excellent
201400——
82
51
71
Excellent
201300——
82
46
69
Excellent
201200——
82
42
68
Excellent
201100——
82
39
67
Excellent
201000——
82
39
67
Excellent
200910——
57
39
51
Caution
200800——
82
39
67
Excellent
200720——
57
39
51
Avoid
200600——
82
39
67
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. 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: 2015 (Buyer Score 73).

Best: 2015
2015 · 732014 · 712013 · 69

Pre-2013

Older Veyron models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
2012 · 682006 · 672008 · 672010 · 672011 · 672007 · 512009 · 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Veyron to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Veyron model year.

Which Veyron years have the most problems?+

The 2007, 2009 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2007 Veyron leads with 2 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

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Bugatti Veyron.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Veyron year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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