McLaren 720S Recalls (2016-2025)
The McLaren 720S has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2016 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the service brakes and fuel system.
The McLaren 720S scores 24 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 33% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 3 campaigns span 10 model years of the McLaren 720S. The single largest affected 2,763 vehicles, over fuel system. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common 720S problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the McLaren 720S may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
McLaren 720S recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
McLaren 720S recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 McLaren 720S, involving the service brakes.
2024 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 McLaren 720S, involving the service brakes.
2023 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2023 McLaren 720S, involving the service brakes.
2022 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 McLaren 720S, involving the service brakes.
2021 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2021 McLaren 720S, involving the service brakes.
2020 McLaren 720S Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2020 McLaren 720S, involving the service brakes and fuel system.
2019 McLaren 720S Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2019 McLaren 720S, involving the service brakes and fuel system.
2018 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2018 McLaren 720S, involving the fuel system.
2017 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2017 McLaren 720S, involving the fuel system.
2016 McLaren 720S Recalls
1 recall affects the 2016 McLaren 720S, involving the fuel system.
Every McLaren 720S recall in detail
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2020-2025 McLaren 720S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 29
- Reported
- Apr 9, 2025
- Owners notified
- Apr 21, 2025
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V216000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 McLaren 720S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 19
- Reported
- Jul 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- Sep 1, 2021
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V561000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2016-2020 McLaren 720S
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,763
- Reported
- Apr 23, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2020
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V231000.
Common questions about McLaren 720S recalls
- Does the McLaren 720S have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the McLaren 720S across the 2016 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the service brakes and fuel system.
- How many times has the McLaren 720S been recalled?
- The McLaren 720S has 3 recall campaigns from the 2016 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious McLaren 720S recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the fuel system, affecting 2,763 vehicles. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Which McLaren 720S model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 McLaren 720S has the most, with 3 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my McLaren 720S has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.