NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Mclaren 720S Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Mclaren 720S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mclaren dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Mclaren 720S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Mclaren 720S owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Mclaren 720S, describing incidents dated November 9, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11443347 · Filed
The baffle in the turbo inlet came loose casing the baffle to launch into the turbo chopping it up and shooting it into the engine. This is a common occurrence known by the dealer and manufacturer and could lead to engine failure and fire if the parts reach and melt into the catalytic converter.
Foam Pad May Retain Moisture and Corrode Fuel Tank
NHTSA #20V231000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported April 23, 2020 · McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Potentially affected: 2,763 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.76% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified June 17, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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 [email protected].
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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