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Bugatti Chiron.

Fuel economy, fuel cost and recalls, 2018 to 2024.

Bugatti Chiron

Photos: Matti Blume (Wikimedia Commons)

9 mpgcombined, 2024 (EPA)
$8,850fuel a year, 2024 (EPA)
8recalls, all years
Yesgas-guzzler tax

Every year. EPA numbers across the versions sold that year.

YearMPGFuel / yrEngineGuzzler taxRecalls
20249$8,8508.0L 16-cylYes0
20239–11$7,250–8,8508.0L 16-cylYes2
20229–11$7,250–8,8508.0L 16-cylYes2
202110–11$7,250–7,9508.0L 16-cylYes2
202011$7,2508.0L 16-cylYes3
201911$7,2508.0L 16-cylYes2
201811$7,2508.0L 16-cylYes5

EPA yearly fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles at national average prices. The gas-guzzler tax is a federal tax paid on new cars that use a lot of fuel.

Recalls 8

  • Seat Belts 2023 model · 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 requirem…

  • Wheels 2023 model · 23V388000

    Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling one 2023 Chiron Super Sport vehicle. The incorrect wheels were installed on the vehicle.…

  • Structure 2018 model · 22V198000

    Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.…

  • Tires 2022 model · 21V984000

    Bugatti is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chiron Pur Sport vehicles. After 2,500 miles of usage, the rear tires may develop cracks.…

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  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2020 model · 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…

  • Power Train 2020 model · 20V731000

    Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2020 DIVO and Chiron vehicles. The rear left-hand driveshaft may break.…

  • Air Bags 2018 model · 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 …

  • Seats 2018 model · 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.…

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov and NHTSA recalls. 0–60 and top-speed specs coming soon. Every supercar

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