Model year 2020 · Two Seaters

2020 Bugatti Chiron: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Bugatti Chiron at 11 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHIRON SPORT.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Bugatti dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Bugatti Chiron recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2020 Bugatti Chiron, newest first.

Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V096000 Reported Feb 9, 2024

Filed by: Bugatti (manufacturer recall no. BUGCR036)
Components: Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel; Seat belts: Front
Units affected: 156 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft

NHTSA 20V731000 Reported Nov 24, 2020

Filed by: Bugatti (manufacturer recall no. BUGCR032)
Units affected: 3 (estimate)
Problem: Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2020 DIVO and Chiron vehicles. The rear left-hand driveshaft may break.
Risk: A broken driveshaft could result in parts detaching and becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear left-hand driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR032.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module: Software

NHTSA 20V732000 Reported Nov 24, 2020

Filed by: Bugatti (manufacturer recall no. BUGCR033)
Units affected: 73 (estimate)
Problem: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Bugatti Chiron fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Bugatti Chiron EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Chiron	8.0L 16-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	9/14/11 mpg	$7,450	840

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Bugatti Chiron crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Bugatti Chiron (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Bugatti Chiron owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2020 Bugatti Chiron received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Bugatti Chiron model years

Bugatti Chiron by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2024 Chiron	9 mpg	—	—	—
2023 Chiron	9–11 mpg	2	0	—
2022 Chiron	9–11 mpg	2	0	—
2021 Chiron	10–11 mpg	2	0	—
2019 Chiron	11 mpg	2	0	—
2018 Chiron	11 mpg	5	0	—

All Bugatti Chiron years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Bugatti models

2020 Bugatti Divo

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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