Model year 2020 · Two Seaters

2020 McLaren Automotive GT: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 McLaren Automotive GT at 18 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

5

EPA combined mpg

18

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as GTS.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a McLaren Automotive dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 McLaren Automotive GT recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 McLaren Automotive GT, newest first.

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V216000 Reported Apr 9, 2025
Filed by
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module; Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Units affected
29 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch

NHTSA 24V661000 Reported Sep 10, 2024
Filed by
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Units affected
1,012 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags

NHTSA 22V103000 Reported Feb 23, 2022
Filed by
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Units affected
415 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 21V561000 Reported Jul 23, 2021
Filed by
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (manufacturer recall no. SRC 00 C 001)
Units affected
19 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V231000 Reported Apr 23, 2020
Filed by
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Components
Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Mounting; Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly
Units affected
2,763 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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].

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 McLaren Automotive GT fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 McLaren Automotive GT EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
GT4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium15/22/18 mpg$4,550513

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 McLaren Automotive GT crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 McLaren Automotive GT (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 McLaren Automotive GT owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 McLaren Automotive GT, most recently on Sep 20, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2020 McLaren Automotive GT complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Structure: Body1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other McLaren Automotive GT model years

McLaren Automotive GT by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2022 GT18 mpg20—
2021 GT18 mpg30—

All McLaren Automotive GT years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 McLaren Automotive models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with McLaren Automotive.