Bugatti recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Chiron, 2018-2020 Chiron Sport and 2020-2021 DIVO vehicles. After an ignition cycle, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) does not automatically default back to the full-function original mode if the Handling Mode is selected on the Drive Mode switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
What could happen
If the Handling Mode is activated, the ESC System goes into Sport mode. After an ignition cycle, the ESC does not default to the original default mode (ESC Normal Mode). After restarting the car, the Drive Mode remains in Handling mode affecting the ESC performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software of the affected control units, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR033.
Vehicles covered
- Bugatti Chiron 2017–2020
- Bugatti Chiron Sport 2018–2020
- Bugatti Divo 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V732000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Bugatti
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 24, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 17, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 73
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc) › Control module › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- BUGCR033
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 126
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bugatti recall: Electrical system Feb 9, 2024
- Bugatti recall: Structure Mar 28, 2022
- Bugatti recall: Power train Nov 24, 2020
- Bugatti recall: Air bags Jun 20, 2018
- Bugatti recall: Seats Nov 29, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.