Recall 20V731 affects 3 2020 Bugatti Chiron and Divo vehicles for a rear left driveshaft that can break. Free repair at a franchised Bugatti dealer.
Bugatti is recalling 3 2020 Chiron and Divo vehicles under recall 20V731 because the rear left-hand driveshaft is at risk of breaking. If it breaks, parts can detach and become a road hazard, raising crash risk; Bugatti dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear-left hand driveshaft on the 2020 Bugatti Chiron and Divo is a metal shaft that carries engine power from the gearbox to the left rear wheel. It has to spin smoothly while handling heavy load, especially when the car accelerates hard. The driveline depends on that shaft staying within the correct strength and size specifications.
In the recalled cars, the rear-left hand driveshaft was built outside Bugatti's required manufacturing tolerances. The supplier's final quality check did not catch every shaft that was out of specification. Under hard-driving conditions, that weaker shaft can break, which stops it from carrying power correctly and leaves broken driveline parts where they do not belong.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the driveshaft breaks, the gearbox and engine warning lights can illuminate after the failure has already happened.
Who's affected?
The Chiron and Divo share the same left-rear axle drive shaft named in this recall.
| 2020 Bugatti Chiron | driveline |
|---|---|
| 2020 Bugatti Divo | driveline |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific coupe.
What's the safety risk?
A broken driveshaft can shed parts onto the road and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure; gearbox and engine warning lights can illuminate after it fails. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Bugatti dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Bugatti Chiron or Divo is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Bugatti dealer to schedule the free rear left-hand driveshaft replacement, the repair for the driveshaft Bugatti says can break.
- Bring the recall notice if Bugatti mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V731 when you call.
- Limit driving until the replacement is complete, since a broken driveshaft can leave parts in the road and raise crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Bugatti technician replaces the rear driveshaft on the left side of the vehicle. The recall repair is available now, and Bugatti covers the replacement part and labor at no charge. The service visit focuses on removing the driveshaft that was recalled for breakage risk and installing the corrected replacement. Ask the service desk to confirm that recall 20V731 is open on your VIN before the work order is written.
Timeline
| November 24, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| December 15, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 18, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 18, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V731?
Recall 20V731 covers 3 2020 Bugatti Chiron and Divo vehicles with a rear left-hand driveshaft that can break. A broken driveshaft can let parts detach and become a road hazard, raising crash risk. Bugatti dealers will replace the rear left-hand driveshaft for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Bugatti Chiron or Divo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V731. If it is, contact a franchised Bugatti dealer to schedule the rear left-hand driveshaft replacement. Reference Bugatti recall BUGCR032 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. Bugatti's remedy says dealers will replace the rear left-hand driveshaft free of charge, and the recall began December 18, 2020.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a broken rear left-hand driveshaft. If it breaks, parts can detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard for surrounding traffic. Bugatti's remedy is a free rear left-hand driveshaft replacement at a franchised Bugatti dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V731000 |
|---|---|
| Bugatti customer service | 1-703-826-7545 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V731 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V731000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Report (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →