McLaren 570GT, 720S, GT And 1 More Recall R/2020/127: The Noise Vibration And Hardness Foam Pad Can Over Time Corrode The Surface Of The Fuel…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 1,411
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2020/127
- DVSA reference
McLaren recalled 570GT, 720S, GT and 1 more vehicles built between 26 April 2016 and 13 March 2020. 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. The dealer will remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
570GT, 720S, GT and 1 more built between 26 April 2016 and 13 March 2020 may be included. McLaren estimates 1,411 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/2020/127. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600LT, 750S, Artura, GT and 1 moreMcLaren brake pipe recall (2025/002) | Urgent | R/2025/139 | |
| GTReplace the bonnet latch assembly | Book soon | R/2024/350 | |
| GTThe connection between the driver airbag and the occupant restraint controller may not have been fully engaged | Urgent | R/2022/060 | |
| SennaA branch of the vehicle engine harness may come into contact with a metal link pipe heatshield | Low | R/2019/285 | |
| ArturaMcLaren Artura | Urgent | R/2023/339 |
This is one of 11 McLaren recalls in DVSA’s data. The McLaren recall launched before it was R/2019/285 on 6 Sep 2019, for a branch of the vehicle engine harness may come into contact with a metal link pipe…. The one launched after it was R/2021/289 on 26 Aug 2021, for the banjo bolt may not function properly. You can also see every McLaren recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/127, launched 2 July 2020. 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.