Vehicle recall 16V199000 · April 8, 2016
2006-2008 Bugatti Veyron
In the affected vehicles, the positive battery (B+) cable and the connection to the alternator may corrode.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Veyron vehicles manufactured October 3, 2006, to December 22, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the positive battery (B+) cable and the connection to the alternator may corrode.
- Consequence
- The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- All affected vehicles have had the battery B+ cable and the alternator replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti at 1-805-557-1050.
- 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
- 16V199000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 2016
- Filed by
- Bugatti
- Owner notification
- June 21, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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