2021 McLaren Automotive GT: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2021 McLaren Automotive GT at 18 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
3
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.
2021 McLaren Automotive GT recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 McLaren Automotive GT, newest first.
Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V216000Reported 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.
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.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2021 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.
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.
2021 McLaren Automotive GT crash-test ratings
We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 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.
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2021 McLaren Automotive GT owner complaints
NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2021 McLaren Automotive GT received since January 1, 2015.
