Recall 16V199 affects 13 2006-2008 Bugatti Veyron vehicles for battery cable corrosion and fire risk. Repair is free at any franchised Bugatti dealer.
Bugatti is recalling 13 2006-2008 Veyron vehicles because corrosion can form at the positive battery cable and alternator connection. That corrosion can overheat the battery positive cable and increase fire risk, and Bugatti dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The positive battery cable, often called the B+ cable, carries charging current from the alternator, also called the generator, into the electrical system and battery. On 2006-2008 Bugatti Veyron vehicles, the connection at the alternator is part of that path. It must stay clean and dry so current moves with low resistance.
Affected cars can develop corrosion at the B+ cable and generator connection. Bugatti traced the issue to water entering that area; the updated alternator and amended cable are designed to keep water out and reduce corrosion. Corrosion raises resistance, so less generator output reaches the electrical system and electrical energy turns into heat in the cable.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing says no field reports had been received when Bugatti decided to bring affected cars to the latest specification, so an owner should not rely on a dashboard light, noise, or drivability change to identify it.
Who's affected?
The scope spans the 2006, 2007, and 2008 model years, with both battery-cable and alternator-related electrical components listed.
| 2007 Bugatti Veyron | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2007 Bugatti Veyron | battery |
| 2006 Bugatti Veyron | electrical system |
| 2006 Bugatti Veyron | battery |
| 2008 Bugatti Veyron | electrical system |
| 2008 Bugatti Veyron | battery |
| Units affected | 13 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If your 2006-2008 Veyron is included in recall 16V199, corrosion at the battery positive cable can make the cable overheat and increase the risk of a fire. The filing does not list a warning sign before overheating, so arrange the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Bugatti dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2008 Bugatti Veyron is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bugatti dealer to confirm the free battery B+ cable and alternator replacement is complete.
- Reference recall number 16V199 when you call, so the dealer can match the corrosion and overheating repair to the correct campaign.
- Bring any recall notice or service records, and ask the dealer to document the completed repair on your Veyron.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bugatti technician replaces the positive battery B+ cable and the alternator, addressing corrosion at the cable and alternator connection. Bugatti says affected vehicles have already received this recall repair, and the parts and labor are free under campaign 16V199. The reimbursement plan says Bugatti covers all repair costs with no time or Km limit. If you already paid for a related battery cable or alternator repair, contact Bugatti with your repair paperwork to confirm reimbursement under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 8, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
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| June 21, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V199?
Recall 16V199 covers 13 2006-2008 Bugatti Veyron vehicles with corrosion at the battery B+ cable and alternator connection. That corrosion can overheat the battery positive cable and increase fire risk. Bugatti replaced the battery B+ cable and alternator for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2008 Bugatti Veyron is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Veyron is included in recall 16V199. If it is, contact a franchised Bugatti dealer or Bugatti at 1-805-557-1050. Ask them to confirm the battery B+ cable and alternator replacement is complete.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Bugatti's remedy states that the battery B+ cable and alternator were replaced free of charge for vehicles included in recall 16V199.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Corrosion at the positive battery cable and alternator connection can cause the battery positive cable to overheat. If your VIN is included, confirm that Bugatti completed the free cable and alternator replacement.
What if I bought my Bugatti Veyron used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Veyron is included, then ask a Bugatti dealer to verify that recall 16V199 was completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V199000 |
|---|---|
| Bugatti customer service | 1-805-557-1050 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V199 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V199000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →