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2018 Bugatti Chiron recalls
7 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Bugatti Chiron with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 02
- U.S. recalls
- 05
- Total campaigns
- 07
Transport Canada recalls
02- Seats And Restraints#2024120
12 units affected
Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt reminder chime may not work when you start the vehicle and your seat belt is not buckled. Canadian regulations require both a seat belt reminder sound and visual telltale when a driver is not wearing their seat belt. Safety Risk: A seat belt warning that doesn't work correctly may not remind you to buckle your seat belt. Not wearing your seat belt can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Bugatti will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
- Lights And Instruments#2020620
5 units affected
Issue: On certain vehicles, if the Drive Mode selector switch is set to Handling Mode ("Flag" icon selected), the electronic stability control (ESC) system will not return to the default setting the next time the car is started. Canadian regulations require the ESC system to be fully active each time the vehicle is started. Safety Risk: An ESC system that is not fully active could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Bugatti will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to reprogram the ESC software and update the owner manuals.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
05- SEAT BELTS:FRONT#24V096000
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."
Risk: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS#22V198000
Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.
Risk: A loose frame support may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 31, 2022. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR027.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE#20V732000
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 Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: If the Handling Mode is activated, the ESC System goes into Sport mode. After an ignition cycle, the ESC does not default to the original default mode (ESC Normal Mode). After restarting the car, the Drive Mode remains in Handling mode affecting the ESC performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW#18V420000
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."
Risk: If the air bag deployment performance is reduced, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER#17V764000
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.
Risk: If the driver's seating position changes unexpectedly, it could increase the risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-805-557-1050.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
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What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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