Fuel gauge may read higher than actual
Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V200000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V200000?
NHTSA recall 16V200000 was issued by Bugatti on April 8, 2016. It addresses: Fuel gauge may read higher than actual. The recall affects approximately 72 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bugatti dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V200000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.