McLaren GT recalls

10 official safety recalls for the McLaren GT 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:

  1. Brake pipes may be connected incorrectly

    Reported April 22, 2025Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2025/1396 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly connected brake pipes may prevent the anti-lock braking system and electronic stability programme from working correctly. Check the connections and correct them if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    McLaren brake pipe recall (2025/002)
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic stability programme (ESP) may not function correctly due to the brake pipes being incorrectly connected into the control module.
    Remedy
    Check pipes have been correctly connected and correct the connections if necessary.

  2. Brake lines may be routed incorrectly

    Reported April 9, 2025Model years 2020–2025NHTSA campaign 25V21600029 vehicles affected

    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.

  3. Bonnet latch cable may cause latch to open

    Reported December 12, 2024Model years 2019–2023DVSA recall R/2024/350260 vehicles affected

    Excessive tension in the bonnet latch release cable may cause the latch to open unexpectedly. The bonnet latch will be replaced with a redesigned part.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    McLaren GT - replace the bonnet latch assembly
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the manual release cable of the bonnet latch assembly may have excessive tension which potentially may cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet.
    Remedy
    Replace the bonnet latch of the affected vehicles with a new bonnet latch which carries a different design.

  4. Hood latch may release unexpectedly

    Reported September 10, 2024Model years 2020–2023NHTSA campaign 24V6610001,012 vehicles affected

    Excessive tension in the manual hood release cable may cause the latch to open. The hood could open while driving and obstruct the driver's view, increasing crash risk. The manufacturer will replace the hood latch free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
    Defect
    McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2020-2023 McLaren GT vehicles. The manual release cable of the hood latch may have excessive tension that can cause the latch to open, resulting in the hood opening unexpectedly.
    Consequence
    A hood that opens unexpectedly while driving can obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    McLaren will replace the hood latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 855-202-8815.
    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.

  5. Driver airbag connection may not be fully engaged

    Reported March 17, 2022Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2022/060141 vehicles affected

    The connection between the driver airbag and restraint controller may not be fully engaged. Resistance will be checked, and the airbag removed if needed so its locking tab can be engaged correctly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DRIVER AIRBAG AND THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ENGAGED
    Defect
    The connection between the driver airbag and the occupant restraint controller may not been fully engaged.
    Remedy
    Check resistance values. If necessary remove the airbag and ensure that the secondary locking tab is correctly engaged.

  6. Driver's air bag may not deploy

    Reported February 23, 2022Model years 2019–2021NHTSA campaign 22V103000415 vehicles affected

    An improper connection between the driver's air bag and restraint controller may deactivate the air bag, so it will not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the connection free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS
    Defect
    McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2019-2021 McLaren GT vehicles. The driver's air bag and the occupant restraint controller may be improperly connected, which can result in a deactivated driver's air bag that will not deploy in a crash.
    Consequence
    A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and repair the driver's air bag connection, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact McLaren 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 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Brake assembly banjo bolt may be defective

    Reported August 26, 2021Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2021/28924 vehicles affected

    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.

  8. Brake bolt may cause brake failure at one wheel

    Reported July 23, 2021Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 21V56100019 vehicles affected

    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.

  9. Fuel tank may corrode and leak

    Reported July 2, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/127EU Safety Gate A12/00780/205,644 vehicles affected

    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.

  10. Fuel tank may corrode and leak

    Reported April 23, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V2310002,763 vehicles affected

    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.

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