2021 McLaren GT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2021 McLaren GT. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2021 McLaren GT
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Air bags
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.
Remedy: 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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 McLaren GT. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare McLaren GT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every McLaren GT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 McLaren GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 McLaren GT | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 McLaren GT | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 McLaren GT | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 McLaren GT | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 McLaren GT | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 McLaren GT | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 McLaren GT
How do I know if my 2021 McLaren GT has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2021 McLaren GT; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised McLaren dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V103000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other McLaren models
- MP4-12C Spider8 complaints
- MP4-12C6 complaints
- 5703 complaints
- 570S2 complaints
- 600LT2 complaints
- 650S2 complaints
- 720S2 complaints
- Artura2 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.