McLaren 765LT Recall R/2024/478: mcLaren 765LT Polycarbonate Tailgate Recall, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/478, campaign code 2024/002. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
30 Mar 2026
Launched
52
vehicles in the UK
2024/002
Manufacturer’s campaign code

McLaren recalled 765LT vehicles built between 14 August 2020 and 27 May 2021. De-bonding of the rear polycarbonate cabin window may occur when driven at high speeds with the windows open. The dealer will install mechanical fastenings on the tailgate polycarbonate window. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

De-bonding of the rear polycarbonate cabin window may occur when driven at high speeds with the windows open.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: McLaren 765LT polycarbonate tailgate recall Defect: On affected vehicles de-bonding of the rear polycarbonate cabin window may occur when driven at high speeds with the windows open. Remedy: Install mechanical fastenings on the tailgate polycarbonate window.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: mcLaren 765LT polycarbonate tailgate recall.

The Fix

The dealer will install mechanical fastenings on the tailgate polycarbonate window.

Are You Affected?

765LT built between 14 August 2020 and 27 May 2021 may be included. McLaren estimates 52 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with McLaren.
  2. Book with any franchised McLaren dealer, quoting the campaign code 2024/002 or the DVSA reference R/2024/478. See how to get a McLaren recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 11 McLaren recalls in DVSA’s data. The McLaren recall launched before 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 2026 and door and latch recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/478, launched 30 March 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.