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McLaren 570S / 570GT / 540C / 600LT Sports Series P13 recalls: manufacturer campaigns

4 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 4
of 5 versions affected: 4

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
540C 3.8 V8 540 SSGPetrol · 540 hp	No documented recall
570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSGPetrol · 570 hp 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSGPetrol · 570 hp	Recall: brake banjo bolt without fluid passage (US)
570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSGPetrol · 570 hp	Recall: foam pad under the fuel tank (570GT)
600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSGPetrol · 600 hp	Recall: brake banjo bolt without fluid passage (US) Recall: coolant leak (600LT) Recall: misrouted brake lines (600LT)

Each campaign in detail

Recall: brake banjo bolt without fluid passage (US)
Manufacturer recall
McLaren recalled certain 2020 570S, 2019 600LT and other models in the United States: the brake banjo bolt may lack the holes that carry fluid to the caliper, which could cause loss of braking at one wheel and a car that pulls to one side (NHTSA, recall 21V561, 19 vehicles). Dealers inspect and replace the bolt free of charge.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 21V561 (McLaren 570S, GT, 600LT, 720S : boulon de frein) — NHTSA (new tab)
Recall: foam pad under the fuel tank (570GT)
Manufacturer recall
The NVH foam pad placed under the fuel tank can trap moisture and corrode the tank, with a risk of fuel leakage and fire (NHTSA, recall 20V231, notably 2017 to 2019 570GT). Dealers remove the pad, inspect the tank and replace it if corroded, free of charge.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 20V231 (McLaren 570GT, 720S, Senna, GT : tampon sous le réservoir) — NHTSA (new tab)
Recall: coolant leak (600LT)
Manufacturer recall
On certain 2019-2020 600LT coupés and Spiders, the seal between the temperature sensor housing and the external radiator hose can leak into the engine bay, with a fire risk on contact with hot components (NHTSA, recall 23V484). The hose, housing and clamp are replaced free of charge.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 23V484 (McLaren 600LT : fuite de liquide de refroidissement) — NHTSA (new tab)
Recall: misrouted brake lines (600LT)
Manufacturer recall
The brake lines on certain 600LTs may be misrouted and cause the brake to act on the wrong side, which can lock a rear wheel and cause loss of control (NHTSA, recall 25V216, opened April 2025). Dealers check and correct the connections free of charge.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 25V216 (McLaren 600LT, 720S, Artura, GT, GTS : conduites de frein) — NHTSA (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Ferrari 488 GTB / Spider F142M	3	1	4.5/5
Chevrolet Corvette C8	0	3	3.0/5
Jaguar F-Type I	1	3	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the McLaren 570S / 570GT / 540C / 600LT Sports Series P13 had?

We have documented 4 manufacturer recalls for the McLaren 570S / 570GT / 540C / 600LT Sports Series P13: Recall: brake banjo bolt without fluid passage (US) ; Recall: foam pad under the fuel tank (570GT) ; Recall: coolant leak (600LT) ; Recall: misrouted brake lines (600LT).

Which versions of the McLaren 570S / 570GT / 540C / 600LT Sports Series P13 are affected?

Affected versions: 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG (1), 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG (1), 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG (1), 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG (3). No documented recall for: 540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used McLaren 570S / 570GT / 540C / 600LT Sports Series P13?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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