Model year 2023 · Two Seaters

2023 Bugatti Chiron: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Bugatti Chiron at 9–11 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

9–11

NHTSA overall rating

—

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 SUPER 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.

2023 Bugatti Chiron recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 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

Wheels: Rim

NHTSA 23V388000 Reported May 31, 2023
Filed by
Bugatti
Units affected
1 (estimate)
Problem
Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling one 2023 Chiron Super Sport vehicle. The incorrect wheels were installed on the vehicle.
Risk
When driving in Top Speed Mode, the incorrect wheels may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheels with Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand-new tires, valves and sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2023 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.

2023 Bugatti Chiron EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Chiron8.0L 16-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium9/14/11 mpg$7,450840
Chiron Pur Sport8.0L 16-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium8/11/9 mpg$9,150979
Chiron Super Sport8.0L 16-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium8/11/9 mpg$9,150979

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.

2023 Bugatti Chiron crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 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.

2023 Bugatti Chiron owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2023 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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Chiron9 mpg———
2022 Chiron9–11 mpg20—
2021 Chiron10–11 mpg20—
2020 Chiron11 mpg30—
2019 Chiron11 mpg20—
2018 Chiron11 mpg50—

All Bugatti Chiron years compared · Decode a VIN

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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