Vehicle recall 16V166000 · March 23, 2016
Bugatti Veyron, Veyron Grand Sport and 1 more model
In the affected vehicles, the underbody aluminum reference plates used when lifting the vehicle may corrode and detach from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bugatti is recalling certain 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to March 9, 2012, 2010-2012 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to October 14, 2014, and 2011-2013 Veyron Super Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2011, to August 17, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the underbody aluminum reference plates used when lifting the vehicle may corrode and detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If these jacking plates separate from the vehicle while driving, they may be a road hazard, potentially striking another vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will rivet and seal the underbody aluminum reference plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bugatti at (805) 557-1050.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V166000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2016
- Filed by
- BUGATTI
- Owner notification
- May 26, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 87
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Bugatti Veyron (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Bugatti Veyron Super Sport (2011-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011
Has your Bugatti been repaired?
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