Every McLaren Safety Recall In The UK, By Model And Year, With What Each Fault Means And How To Get It Fixed
McLaren has 11 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, including 9 since 2020. The most common recent faults involve fuel leaks, doors and latches and brakes. Enter your registration to check your McLaren; you won't usually pay for a recall repair at a franchised McLaren dealer.1
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
Latest McLaren Recalls
These are the newest McLaren recalls registered with DVSA, newest first.
11 recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 765LTMcLaren 765LT polycarbonate tailgate recall | 52 | Book soon | R/2024/478 | |
| 600LT, 750S, Artura, GT and 1 moreMcLaren brake pipe recall (2025/002) | 6 | Urgent | R/2025/139 | |
| GTReplace the bonnet latch assembly | 260 | Book soon | R/2024/350 | |
| ArturaMcLaren Artura | 69 | Urgent | R/2023/339 | |
| 600LTOn affected vehicles the manufacturer has identified an issue with the hose connection in the area of the outboard right radiator where a coolant leak cannot be ruled out | 370 | Low | R/2023/214 | |
| ArturaOn affected vehicles the nut of the high-pressure fuel pipe can potentially loosen from the direct injection fuel pump leading to a fuel leak | 42 | Urgent | R/2022/353 | |
| GTThe connection between the driver airbag and the occupant restraint controller may not have been fully engaged | 141 | Urgent | R/2022/060 | |
| Mclaren 600LT, Mclaren 720S, Mclaren GTThe banjo bolt may not function properly | 8 | Urgent | R/2021/289 | |
| 570GT, 720S, GT, SennaThe noise vibration and hardness foam pad can over time corrode the surface of the fuel tank | 1,411 | Urgent | R/2020/127 | |
| SennaA branch of the vehicle engine harness may come into contact with a metal link pipe heatshield | 75 | Low | R/2019/285 | |
| MP4-12C SpiderAnti pinch operation may not function correctly | 4 | Book soon | R/2012/157 |
Open any reference for the build dates covered, the fix and what to do. Urgency labels follow our published rules.
McLaren Recalls By Model
Choose your model to see only its recalls. The GT, Artura and 600LT have the most McLaren recall references since 2015.
- GT4
- Artura3
- 600LT2
- Senna2
- 765LT1
- 750S1
- GTS1
- Mclaren 600LT1
- Mclaren 720S1
- Mclaren GT1
- 570GT1
- 720S1
A recall can cover only certain build dates or engines, so confirm with McLaren by VIN. See where to find your VIN.
How Many Recalls Has McLaren Had?
Since 2020 McLaren has launched 9 UK recalls.
A higher count doesn't mean a car is less reliable: it reflects the size of the range, how vans are counted and how readily a maker recalls. See which car makes have the most recalls.
The Most Common McLaren Recall Faults
Recent McLaren recalls most often involve fuel leaks, doors and latches and brakes.
A recall can involve more than one type of fault, so the rows overlap. 0% of McLaren recalls include a software update, often done in under an hour. Each fault type links to a page explaining the warning signs and what to do.
Biggest McLaren Recalls Since 2020
The largest recent McLaren recall is R/2020/127 (the noise vibration and hardness foam pad can over time corrode the surface of the fuel tank), covering about 1,411 vehicle-records.
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Vehicles | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 570GT, 720S, GT, SennaThe noise vibration and hardness foam pad can over time corrode the surface of the fuel tank | 1,411 | Urgent | R/2020/127 | |
| McLaren 600LTOn affected vehicles the manufacturer has identified an issue with the hose connection in the area of the outboard right radiator where a coolant leak cannot be ruled out | 370 | Low | R/2023/214 | |
| McLaren GTReplace the bonnet latch assembly | 260 | Book soon | R/2024/350 | |
| McLaren GTThe connection between the driver airbag and the occupant restraint controller may not have been fully engaged | 141 | Urgent | R/2022/060 | |
| McLaren ArturaMcLaren Artura | 69 | Urgent | R/2023/339 |
Vehicle-records are the manufacturer's estimates, and one car can appear in several recalls.
How To Get A McLaren Recall Fixed
Book with any franchised McLaren dealer using your VIN and the campaign code on your letter. The work is normally free, and the dealer records it with McLaren.1
Use the contact page on McLaren's UK website, or ask any franchised McLaren dealer. Have your VIN, registration, mileage and the code from your letter ready. See manufacturer recall helplines and how long a recall repair takes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are McLaren Recalls Free?
Yes. You won't usually pay for a safety recall repair.1 See do you have to pay for a recall?.
Do McLaren Recalls Expire?
No. A recall stays in force for any car that wasn't fixed, even after it is closed for reporting.2 See do car recalls expire?.
Can I Drive My McLaren With An Open Recall?
Follow your letter. Most recalls let you drive until the repair; a stop-drive notice doesn't. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
What Does The Code On My McLaren Letter Mean?
It is McLaren's campaign reference. Look it up with our recall code lookup.
Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.
- Code timelines: Producers normally respond to DVSA within 28 days (5.5); DVSA reviews are typically monthly (5.4). DVSA must be notified "as soon as the safety defect has been confirmed" (6.1). 3 notifications per motorist is seen as reasonable (8.3). Response rates are reported every three months (11.1).