McLaren GT Recall R/2024/350: Replace The Bonnet Latch Assembly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 260
- vehicles in the UK
- 2024/001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
McLaren recalled GT vehicles built between 16 February 2019 and 9 February 2023. The manual release cable of the bonnet latch assembly may have excessive tension which potentially may cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet. The dealer will replace the bonnet latch of the affected vehicles with a new bonnet latch which carries a different design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The manual release cable of the bonnet latch assembly may have excessive tension which potentially may cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: McLaren GT - replace the bonnet latch assembly Defect: On affected vehicles the manual release cable of the bonnet latch assembly may have excessive tension which potentially may cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet. Remedy: Replace the bonnet latch of the affected vehicles with a new bonnet latch which carries a different design.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bonnet latch of the affected vehicles with a new bonnet latch which carries a different design.
Are You Affected?
GT built between 16 February 2019 and 9 February 2023 may be included. McLaren estimates 260 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with McLaren.
- Book with any franchised McLaren dealer, quoting the campaign code 2024/001 or the DVSA reference R/2024/350. 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 | |
| GTThe connection between the driver airbag and the occupant restraint controller may not have been fully engaged | Urgent | R/2022/060 | |
| 570GT, 720S, GT, SennaThe noise vibration and hardness foam pad can over time corrode the surface of the fuel tank | Urgent | R/2020/127 | |
| 765LTMcLaren 765LT polycarbonate tailgate recall | Book soon | R/2024/478 | |
| MP4-12C SpiderAnti pinch operation may not function correctly | Book soon | R/2012/157 |
This is one of 11 McLaren recalls in DVSA’s data. The McLaren recall launched before it was R/2023/339 on 7 Dec 2023, for mcLaren Artura. The one launched after it was R/2025/139 on 22 Apr 2025, for mcLaren brake pipe recall (2025/002). You can also see every McLaren recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/350, launched 12 December 2024. 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.