Recall 22V198 affects 1 2018 Bugatti Chiron vehicle for a loose front frame support screw. Do not drive. Free repair at a franchised Bugatti dealer.
Do not drive this Chiron until the front frame support screws have been inspected and tightened. A loose frame support reduces structural protection in a crash and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before the loose support affects crash protection. Repair is free at any franchised Bugatti dealer.
Bugatti is recalling 1 2018 Chiron under recall 22V198 because a screw that fastens the front frame support can be loose. Do not drive this Chiron until a Bugatti dealer completes the free repair, because a loose frame support can reduce structural protection in a crash and increase injury risk.
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What's wrong?
The frame fastening screw on the 2018 Bugatti Chiron secures part of the front frame support. That support helps hold the front structure in its intended position, so the screw has to be tightened to the specified torque. In plain terms, torque is the measured tightness that keeps a fastener clamped instead of merely threaded in place.
On the recalled Chiron, Bugatti found that the screw was below the intended torque specification. The torque wrench system did not flag the low torque during testing, so the screw left the process without the expected indication. If the screw is loose, the front frame support is not secured with the clamping force Bugatti intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver would not get a warning before this loose fastener problem is found during inspection.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Bugatti Chiron | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| 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 your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
Do not drive this Chiron until the front frame support screws have been inspected and tightened. A loose frame support reduces structural protection in a crash and increases the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before the loose support affects crash protection. Repair is free at any franchised Bugatti dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Bugatti Chiron is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the car until the front-frame-support screw repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the car has to be moved to the dealer; do not drive it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Bugatti dealer to schedule the free front-frame-support screw inspection and tightening that secures the loose support.
- Bring the recall notice if Bugatti mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V198 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Bugatti says the Chiron should not be driven until the front frame support screws are correctly tightened. At the dealer, a Bugatti technician inspects the screws that fasten the front frame support and tightens them as needed. The inspection and tightening are free under the recall. This repair is available, and Bugatti's filing says the affected vehicle was repaired on March 31, 2022.
Timeline
| March 28, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 4, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 5, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 5, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V198?
Recall 22V198 covers 1 2018 Bugatti Chiron with a front frame support screw that was loose. The listed risk is reduced structural protection in a crash, increasing injury risk. Bugatti's dealer repair is an inspection and correct tightening of the screws for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Bugatti Chiron is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Chiron is included in recall 22V198. Do not drive the car if the repair is not documented. Contact a franchised Bugatti dealer or Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545 and reference recall 22V198.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Bugatti's remedy says a dealer will inspect the front frame support screws and tighten them as needed free of charge.
What does 'do not drive' mean for this Bugatti Chiron recall?
Do not drive means the car should stay parked until the front frame support screws are inspected and correctly tightened. Bugatti's remedy specifically recommended that the car not be driven until that work was complete.
Was the affected Bugatti Chiron already repaired?
Bugatti's recall remedy says the affected vehicle was repaired on March 31, 2022. A VIN check still matters because the recall applies by specific VIN, and the service record should confirm the repair is complete.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V198000 |
|---|---|
| Bugatti customer service | 1-703-826-7545 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V198 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V198000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →