DecodedCars2010 Bugatti Veyron
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2010 models.
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Engines
- 8.0L 16-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 10 combined · 8 city / 14 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 10 MPG combined, 47% below the 2010 two seaters average of 19 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2010 Bugatti Veyron is a two seaters offered with a 8.0L 16-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 10 MPG combined (8 city / 14 highway), 47% worse than the 2010 two seaters average of 19 MPG, for an estimated $8,200 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
What changed for 2010
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2008 Veyron — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2008; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2008 Veyron →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veyron | 8.0L 16-cyl turbo | Automatic (S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 8 / 14 / 10 | -47% | $8,200 | 889 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2010 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2010 Bugatti Veyron under the current (2011+) test program.
Recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 8, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V200000 · 72 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The inaccurate gauge may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Structure › Body · Mar 23, 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V166000 · 87 vehicles
- Problem
- Bugatti is recalling certain 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to March 9, 2012, 2010-2012 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to October 14, 2014, and 2011-2013 Veyron Super Sport vehicles manufactured February 18, 2011, to August 17, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the underbody aluminum reference plates used when lifting the vehicle may corrode and detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If these jacking plates separate from the vehicle while driving, they may be a road hazard, potentially striking another vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will rivet and seal the underbody aluminum reference plates, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2016. Owners may contact Bugatti at (805) 557-1050.
Not every 2010 Bugatti Veyron is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2010 Bugatti Veyron in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2010 Bugatti Veyron buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2010 Bugatti Veyron. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Veyron years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Veyron | 10 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Veyron | 10 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Veyron | 10 | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Veyron | 10 | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Veyron | 10 | – | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Veyron | 10 | – | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Veyron | 10 | – | Not rated | 3 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Bugatti. How we calculate this →