NHTSA vehicle safety data

2021 Mclaren GT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Mclaren GT has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mclaren dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Mclaren GT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

NHTSA #25V216000

Reported April 9, 2025 · McLaren Automotive Incorporated

Potentially affected: 29 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A rear wheel locking condition may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

NHTSA #24V661000

Reported September 10, 2024 · McLaren Automotive Incorporated

Potentially affected: 1,012 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A hood that opens unexpectedly while driving can obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

AIR BAGS

NHTSA #22V103000

Reported February 23, 2022 · McLaren Automotive Incorporated

Potentially affected: 415 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Other Mclaren GT model years

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