2020 Mclaren Gt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1)
Safety recalls (5)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2025-04-09 · campaign 25V216000 · 29 vehicles
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McClaren) is recalling certain 2020-2025 600LT, 720S, Artura, GT, and GTS vehicles. The brake lines may be routed incorrectly and cause the brakes on the incorrect side to activate, possibly resulting in one of the rear wheels locking up.
Risk: A rear wheel locking condition may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct the brake line connections as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 21, 2025. Owners may contact McClaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2024-09-10 · campaign 24V661000 · 1,012 vehicles
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2020-2023 McLaren GT vehicles. The manual release cable of the hood latch may have excessive tension that can cause the latch to open, resulting in the hood opening unexpectedly.
Risk: A hood that opens unexpectedly while driving can obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: McLaren will replace the hood latch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 855-202-8815.
Air Bags 2022-02-23 · campaign 22V103000 · 415 vehicles
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2019-2021 McLaren GT vehicles. The driver's air bag and the occupant restraint controller may be improperly connected, which can result in a deactivated driver's air bag that will not deploy in a crash.
Risk: A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driver's air bag connection, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2021-07-23 · campaign 21V561000 · 19 vehicles
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2020 570S, GT, 2019 600LT, and 2019-2020 720S vehicles. The brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing the holes that supply brake fluid to the caliper, which would cause the brakes to fail on one corner of the vehicle.
Risk: Brake failure in one corner can cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the banjo bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2021. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916. McLaren's number for this recall is SRC 00 C 001.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2020-04-23 · campaign 20V231000 · 2,763 vehicles
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2016-2020 720S, 2019 Senna, 2020 GT, and 2017-2019 570GT vehicles. 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect the fuel tank. If the fuel tank is found to have corrosion, it will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact McLaren's Client Services department at 855-202-8815, Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm EST or customerservice.na@mclaren.com.
Service bulletins (64)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-09-14 · KA-01522 V2 · Other
steering noise diagnosis guide
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · KA-02059 · Other
esp causing vehicle limitations
Engine 2026-07-17 · KA-01986 V2 · Other
m8 v8 coolant hose drift
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-18 · KA-01783 · Other
mclaren dmtl test diagnosis
Power Train 2026-01-22 · KA-01986 · Other
v8 coolant hose drift
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-26 · KA-01783 v2 · Other
mclaren dmtl test diagnosis
Showing the 6 most recent of 64 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-20 · Structure:body“there is a crack in the passenger side door hinge that causes the door to misalign. i fear the door will fall off and cause safety risks. my independent service center confirmed the crack. mclaren has acknowledged the problem and has redesigned the hinge, but refuses to correct the problem on existing models. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.