McLaren Senna Recall R/2019/285: A Branch Of The Vehicle Engine Harness May Come Into Contact With A Metal Link Pipe…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 75
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2019/285
- DVSA reference
McLaren recalled Senna vehicles built between 21 June 2018 and 20 June 2019. The engine harness can come into contact with a metal link pipe heatshield. The dealer will modify the harness fastening and routing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine harness can come into contact with a metal link pipe heatshield.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A BRANCH OF THE VEHICLE ENGINE HARNESS MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH A METAL LINK PIPE HEATSHIELD Defect: The engine harness can come into contact with a metal link pipe heatshield Remedy: The harness fastening and routing will be modified.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a branch of the vehicle engine harness may come into contact with a metal link pipe heatshield.
The Fix
The dealer will modify the harness fastening and routing.
Are You Affected?
Senna built between 21 June 2018 and 20 June 2019 may be included. McLaren estimates 75 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with McLaren, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with McLaren.
- Book with any franchised McLaren dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2019/285. See how to get a McLaren recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570GT, 720S, GT, SennaThe noise vibration and hardness foam pad can over time corrode the surface of the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2020/127 |
This is one of 11 McLaren recalls in DVSA’s data. The McLaren recall launched before it was R/2012/157 on 17 Dec 2012, for anti pinch operation may not function correctly. The one launched after it was R/2020/127 on 2 Jul 2020, for the noise vibration and hardness foam pad can over time corrode the surface of the fuel…. You can also see every McLaren recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/285, launched 6 September 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
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.