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McLaren 720S / 720S Spider / 765LT P14 recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 4 versions affected
2

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.

VersionRecalls
  • 720S Coupé 4.0 V8 720 SSGPetrol · 720 hp
  • 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 SSGPetrol · 720 hp
  • 765LT Coupé 4.0 V8 765 SSGPetrol · 765 hp
  • 765LT Spider 4.0 V8 765 SSGPetrol · 765 hp
No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

  1. Recall: foam under the fuel tank (corrosion)

    Manufacturer recall

    McLaren recalled 2016-2020 720S cars fitted with a foam noise pad under the fuel tank: it can trap corrosive moisture, pierce the tank with micro-holes and cause a leak under the car, increasing the risk of fire (NHTSA, recall 20V-231, 2,763 vehicles across all models, including 2,008 720S from 2018 to 2020). Dealers remove the foam and inspect the tank, 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
    720S Coupé 4.0 V8 720 SSG, 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: brake banjo bolt incorrectly drilled

    Manufacturer recall

    Brake hose banjo bolts made incorrectly by a supplier may not let fluid pass through to the caliper: no braking at all on one wheel (NHTSA, recall 21V-561, 10 McLaren 720S built between July 2019 and March 2020). Carscoops notes that the car may pull to one side under braking. Dealers inspect each bolt and replace it if necessary, free of charge. PistonHeads mentions this recall.

    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
    720S Coupé 4.0 V8 720 SSG, 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Checking that a recall was done

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

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
Ferrari 488 GTB / Spider F142M314.5/5
Ferrari F8 Tributo / F8 Spider F142MFL215.0/5
Chevrolet Corvette C8033.0/5
Ferrari 458 Italia / Spider F142234.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the McLaren 720S / 720S Spider / 765LT P14 had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the McLaren 720S / 720S Spider / 765LT P14: Recall: foam under the fuel tank (corrosion) ; Recall: brake banjo bolt incorrectly drilled.

Which versions of the McLaren 720S / 720S Spider / 765LT P14 are affected?

Affected versions: 720S Coupé 4.0 V8 720 SSG (2), 720S Spider 4.0 V8 720 SSG (2). No documented recall for: 765LT Coupé 4.0 V8 765 SSG, 765LT Spider 4.0 V8 765 SSG.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used McLaren 720S / 720S Spider / 765LT P14?

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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