How many recalls does McLaren have?

NHTSA has 15 McLaren recall campaigns on record across 15 models for the 2012 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the service brakes, air bags, and fuel system.

Which McLaren has the most recalls?

The McLaren GT has the most recall campaigns of any McLaren model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.

Is McLaren reliable when it comes to recalls?

McLaren scores 42 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 39 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.

How do I check a McLaren for recalls?

Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific McLaren. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

McLaren Recalls (2012-2025)

Safety score

42/100

Average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 25% of makes we track.

McLaren scores 42 out of 100 (grade C) for recall severity, which ranks it 39 of 52 makes and about average across brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 15 McLaren recall campaigns across 15 models for the 2012-2025 model years. The single largest affected 2,792 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the service brakes.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every McLaren model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

McLaren recalls by year

McLaren recalls by affected system

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How McLaren compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). McLaren is highlighted.

Rank	Make	Score	Recalls
#36	Ferrari	C 43	28
#37	Chevrolet	C 42	372
#38	Alfa Romeo	C 42	30
#39	McLaren	C 42	15
#40	BMW	C 40	261
#41	GMC	D 38	208
#42	Fiat	D 35	24

All McLaren models

Model	Score	Recalls	Largest recall	Years
GT	F 19	5	2,763	2019-2025
600LT	C 52	3	652	2019-2025
720S	D 24	3	2,763	2016-2025
Artura	C 50	3	288	2020-2025
MP4-12C Spider	A 89	3	2,792	2012-2014
P1	C 41	2	2,792	2014-2015
Senna	C 41	2	2,763	2018-2019
570 GT	C 53	1	2,763	2017-2019
570	C 53	1	2,792	2015-2017
570S	C 41	1	19	2020
650S	C 53	1	2,792	2014-2016
675 Longtail	C 53	1	2,792	2015-2017
765LT	F 8	1	163	2021
GTS	F 10	1	29	2020-2025
MP4-12C	C 41	1	371	2013

Recent McLaren recalls

600LT Apr 9, 2025 · 29 vehicles · NHTSA 25V216000
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 si…
765LT Nov 28, 2024 · 163 vehicles · NHTSA 24V901000
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McClaren) is recalling certain 2021 765LT Coupe vehicles. The rear cabin window may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the window to detach from the …
GT Sep 10, 2024 · 1,012 vehicles · NHTSA 24V661000
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, r…
Artura Nov 23, 2023 · 288 vehicles · NHTSA 23V796000
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Artura vehicles. A pipe in the low-pressure fuel pipe assembly may detach, which can result in a fuel leak.
600LT Jul 14, 2023 · 652 vehicles · NHTSA 23V484000
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2019-2020 600LT Coupe and Spider vehicles. The joint between the temperature sensor housing and the hose from the outboard radiator may …
Artura Dec 8, 2022 · 164 vehicles · NHTSA 22V908000
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2023 Artura vehicles. The nuts for the high pressure fuel pipe may loosen, which can result in a fuel leak.
GT Feb 23, 2022 · 415 vehicles · NHTSA 22V103000
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 …
570S Jul 23, 2021 · 19 vehicles · NHTSA 21V561000
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 t…

Common questions about McLaren recalls

How many recalls does McLaren have?: NHTSA has 15 McLaren recall campaigns on record across 15 models for the 2012 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the service brakes, air bags, and fuel system.
Which McLaren has the most recalls?: The McLaren GT has the most recall campaigns of any McLaren model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is McLaren reliable when it comes to recalls?: McLaren scores 42 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 39 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a McLaren for recalls?: Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific McLaren. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.