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Bugatti Chiron Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Bugatti Chiron model year (2018–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

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Years Tracked
7
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Bugatti Chiron Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2018

4 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 12

#2 WORST
2020

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 6

#3 WORST
2019

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 3

Best Bugatti Chiron Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout safe years.

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Bugatti Chiron — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600——
0
Excellent
202500——
0
Excellent
202400——
0
Excellent
202300——
0
Excellent
202200——
0
Excellent
202100——
0
Excellent
202020——
6
Caution
201910——
3
Good
201840——
12
Avoid

All 9 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Bugatti Chiron Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent Chiron models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Chiron should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2018 Bugatti Chiron if possible. It has 4 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 12 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Chiron to buy?+

Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Chiron model years.

Which Chiron has the fewest problems?+

Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Chiron model years with the lowest problem scores.

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Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Bugatti Chiron.

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Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Bugatti Chiron.

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