Vehicle recall 16V200000 · April 8, 2016
Bugatti Veyron and Veyron Grand Sport
In the affected vehicles, the fuel tank gauge may indicate that there is more fuel in the tank than there actually is.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to January 17, 2010 and 2010-2011 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to June 30, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tank gauge may indicate that there is more fuel in the tank than there actually is.
- Consequence
- The inaccurate gauge may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. 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
- 16V200000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 2016
- Filed by
- Bugatti
- Owner notification
- May 23, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
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 (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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