Head-to-head reliability
Bugatti Chiron vs Toyota Camry
How the Bugatti Chiron and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
Bugatti Chiron vs Toyota Camry: The Chiron has 0 complaints and 13 recalls over 7 years, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints and 31 recalls over 10 years, with 171 crash-related reports. Camry owners report power train hesitation, stuck keys, and brake issues; the Chiron has no complaint text, only recall subjects like ESC software and seat belts. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the Bugatti Chiron or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
Bugatti Chiron
The Bugatti Chiron is a low-volume hypercar with only 13 recalls over seven years and no owner complaints filed with NHTSA. That sounds clean, but the recalls cluster around electronic stability control software and front seat belts, meaning safety-critical systems have needed factory fixes. With no complaint text on record, buyers have little real-world detail on what fails in daily use, so a pre-purchase inspection should focus on recall completion and electronic diagnostics.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume family sedan with 2,056 complaints over ten years, averaging about 206 per year, plus 31 recalls and reports of 171 crash-related incidents, 158 injuries, and one death. Owner complaints describe power train hesitation, stuck ignition keys, brake noises, and multiple electronic system malfunctions. The volume of reports means common patterns are well documented, but it also means many cars on the road have had these issues.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | Bugatti Chiron | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 13 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
Bugatti Chiron
No component data available.
Recalls cover ESC control module software, which can affect how the car manages traction and stability. For a buyer, this means checking that the software recall has been performed, because an unaddressed issue could compromise handling in emergency maneuvers.
Multiple recalls involve front seat belts, a critical safety system. Owners should verify that any seat belt recall work was completed, as an unrepaired belt may not restrain properly in a crash.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report intermittent ignition key sticking even when the dashboard shows Park, sometimes requiring battery disconnection to remove the key. Others describe hesitation and shuddering with the check engine light on, which can affect drivability and may indicate transmission or engine management issues.
Complaints include delayed throttle response where pressing the accelerator results in a several-second lag before the car moves. This hesitation can be a safety concern when merging or pulling out into traffic.
Owners report the electronic parking brake failing to disengage, requiring a tow, and clicking or vibrating noises from the brake pedal area that dealers attribute to the ABS system. These issues can leave the car immobile or cause uncertainty about brake performance.
Multiple electronic systems—smart stop, vehicle stability control, electric power steering, blind spot monitoring, secondary collision brake, and lane keeping—have malfunctioned simultaneously in some reports. Such failures can disable driver aids and make the car harder to control.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
Bugatti Chiron — 13 recalls
The defect: Bugatti is recalling certain 2016-2023 Bugatti Chiron vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts, and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occu…
The risk: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR036.
The defect: Bugatti is recalling certain 2016-2023 Bugatti Chiron vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts, and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occu…
The risk: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR036.
The defect: 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 swit…
The risk: 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 aff…
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.
The defect: Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2020 DIVO and Chiron vehicles. The rear left-hand driveshaft may break.
The risk: A broken driveshaft could result in parts detaching and becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace rear left-hand driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR032.
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
Bugatti Chiron or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The Bugatti Chiron has far fewer issues per year (0 complaints/year vs. about 206 for the Camry), but that is partly because so few are on the road and no complaint text exists. The Camry’s higher count reflects its huge population and reveals specific, recurring problems like power train hesitation and brake faults. In practice, the Chiron’s main risk is unaddressed safety recalls, while the Camry’s risk is a higher chance of experiencing a documented functional issue.
Key differences
- The Chiron has 0 complaints and 13 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints and 31 recalls—so the Camry’s issues are far more numerous but also more thoroughly described by owners.
- Camry owners report concrete symptoms like stuck ignition keys, hesitation/shuddering, delayed throttle, and parking brake failure; the Chiron has no complaint text, so its real-world failure modes are unknown beyond recall subjects.
- The Chiron’s recalls center on ESC software and front seat belts, while the Camry’s recalls include wheels/lugs, seats, and air bag occupant sensors—different safety-critical areas.
- The Camry has 171 crash-related reports, 158 injuries, and 1 death in the data, whereas the Chiron shows 0 in all those categories, though the Chiron’s much smaller fleet size limits comparison.
- Confirm that the ESC control module software recall and all front seat belt recalls have been completed; unrepaired safety recalls are a direct risk.
- Since there are no owner complaints, ask for a full electronic diagnostic scan and service history to uncover any undocumented issues with stability control or seat belt systems.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and check for any sticking; also listen for hesitation or shuddering during a test drive and watch for a check engine light.
- Check the electronic parking brake operation and listen for clicking or vibrating noises from the brake pedal area, which owners report as ABS-related.
Before you buy
- For both cars, run the VIN on NHTSA’s recall site and confirm every listed recall has been remedied.
- For the Camry, test drive at various speeds to feel for power train hesitation or shuddering, and verify the key can be removed easily when in Park.
- For the Camry, operate the electronic parking brake multiple times and listen for abnormal brake pedal noises.
- For the Chiron, obtain a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified Bugatti technician focusing on ESC software version and seat belt function.
- Ask for complete service records and, for the Camry, check if the electrical system has had any prior repairs for driver-assist malfunctions.
Year by year
Which model years to avoid
Complaints per model year for both vehicles — lower is better. The spikes are the years to scrutinize.
| Year | Bugatti Chiron | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 50 |
| 2023 | 0 | 64 |
| 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| 2021 | 0 | 157 |
| 2020 | 0 | 274 |
| 2019 | 0 | 395 |
| 2018 | 0 | 744 |
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific Bugatti Chiron or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
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Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- Bugatti Chiron vs Toyota Camry
- Bugatti Chiron total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- Bugatti Chiron total recalls
- 13
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- Bugatti Chiron avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- Bugatti Chiron
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
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