McLaren 720S recalls
5 official safety recalls for the McLaren 720S from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Brake lines may be routed incorrectly
Incorrectly routed brake lines may activate the brakes on the wrong side and lock a rear wheel, which could cause loss of control. Dealers will inspect and correct the brake line connections as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McClaren) is recalling certain 2020-2025 600LT, 720S, Artura, GT, and GTS vehicles. The brake lines may be routed incorrectly and cause the brakes on the incorrect side to activate, possibly resulting in one of the rear wheels locking up.
- Consequence
- A rear wheel locking condition may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and correct the brake line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact McClaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Brake assembly banjo bolt may be defective
A banjo bolt between a brake flexi-hose and caliper may not function properly. The brake hose assembly will be disassembled and the bolt inspected; a defective bolt will be replaced. The assembly will then be reassembled and the brakes bled.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE BANJO BOLT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
- Defect
- The banjo bolt that is fitted between the flexi-hose and the caliper within the brake assembly on each corner of the vehicle may not function properly.
- Remedy
- Disassemble the brake hose assembly remove the banjo bolt and inspect it. In the event the banjo bolt is defective it will be replaced. The brake hose assembly will then be reassembled and the brakes bled.
Brake bolt may cause brake failure at one wheel
A brake assembly bolt may lack the holes that supply fluid to the caliper, causing one corner's brakes to fail. The vehicle may pull to one side during braking, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect the bolt and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2020 570S, GT, 2019 600LT, and 2019-2020 720S vehicles. The brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing the holes that supply brake fluid to the caliper, which would cause the brakes to fail on one corner of the vehicle.
- Consequence
- Brake failure in one corner can cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the banjo bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2021. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916. McLaren's number for this recall is SRC 00 C 001.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel tank may corrode and leak
Foam under the fuel tank may retain moisture and corrode the tank, potentially causing a fuel leak. The foam will be removed and the tank inspected, then repaired or replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE NOISE VIBRATION AND HARDNESS FOAM PAD CAN OVER TIME CORRODE THE SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK
- Defect
- The Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) foam pad underneath the fuel tank may retain moisture and corrode the fuel tank potentially causing a fuel leak
- Remedy
- Remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect fuel tank. Repair or replace the fuel tank if necessary.
Fuel tank may corrode and leak
Foam under the fuel tank may retain moisture and cause corrosion, potentially leading to a fuel leak. Fuel leaking near an ignition source increases fire risk. Dealers will remove the foam and inspect the tank, replacing it if corroded. Repairs will be free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Defect
- McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2016-2020 720S, 2019 Senna, 2020 GT, and 2017-2019 570GT vehicles. The Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) foam pad underneath the fuel tank may retain moisture and corrode the fuel tank, potentially causing a fuel leak.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect the fuel tank. If the fuel tank is found to have corrosion, it will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact McLaren's Client Services department at 855-202-8815, Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm EST or customerservice.na@mclaren.com.
- 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.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.