Most common McLaren warranty defects
McLaren’s recent problems split into two groups: the Artura’s hybrid system, whose launch McLaren itself paused over quality concerns, and a set of assembly-related recalls on the GT, 720S and 600LT families covering brake lines, hood latches, air bag connections and fluid leaks. Because McLaren builds in low volumes and relies on a small dealer network, a single hybrid fault or backordered part can keep a car off the road for weeks, which is often what moves a McLaren problem into lemon law territory.
Artura hybrid system faults and fuel pipe leaks
The Artura, McLaren’s V6 plug-in hybrid, had a difficult launch. After Michael Leiters became CEO in 2022, he said McLaren “saw that the car wasn’t mature, so we stopped deliveries,” and US deliveries were pushed back to address quality. Two recalls followed: 22V-908 for 2023 Artura models whose high-pressure fuel pipe nuts could loosen, and 23V-796 for 2023–2024 models whose low-pressure fuel pipe assembly could detach, each a fuel-leak and fire risk. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA describe a 2023 Artura showing “Hybrid System failure” that sat at the dealer for three weeks before a software update and then needed a backordered part, and a 2025 Artura that dropped into neutral with a hybrid system fault.
ModelsArturaArtura Spider
Brake line routing and banjo bolt defects across the range
Campaign 25V-216 covers 2020–2025 600LT, 720S Spider, Artura, GT and GTS vehicles in which the brake lines may be routed incorrectly, so the brakes on the wrong side activate and a rear wheel can lock up; dealers inspect and correct the connections (see our brake line recall summary). An earlier campaign, 21V-561, covered some 2020 570S and GT, 2019 600LT and 2019–2020 720S cars whose brake banjo bolt could be missing the holes that feed fluid to the caliper, causing brake failure at one corner. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems, and many states allow a claim after fewer repair attempts when the defect can cause a crash. A pull under braking or ABS warnings after either remedy deserve an immediate return visit.
ModelsGTGTS720S Spider600LTArtura570S
McLaren GT hood latch and driver air bag connection
The McLaren GT, the brand’s touring model, has two notable recalls. Campaign 24V-661 covers 2020–2023 GTs in which the hood latch’s manual release cable may have excessive tension, letting the latch open and the hood rise unexpectedly; McLaren replaces the latch (see our GT hood latch recall). Campaign 22V-103 covers 2019–2021 GTs in which the driver’s air bag and the occupant restraint controller may be improperly connected, leaving the air bag deactivated; dealers inspect and repair the connection. The 2020 GT was also part of the 20V-231 fuel tank corrosion campaign. An air bag warning light that returns, or a hood that releases again, is a repeat failure of a safety component and should be documented each time.
ModelsGT (2019–2023)
720S, 570GT and 600LT fuel tank corrosion and coolant leaks
Campaign 20V-231 covers 2016–2020 720S, 2019 Senna, 2020 GT and 2017–2019 570GT cars in which a noise-damping foam pad under the fuel tank can hold moisture and corrode the tank, potentially causing a fuel leak; dealers remove the pad, inspect the tank and replace it if corroded. Campaign 23V-484 covers 2019–2020 600LT Coupe and Spider models in which the joint between a temperature sensor housing and an outboard radiator hose may not seal, letting coolant leak into the engine compartment. NHTSA’s complaint database also contains two owner reports of 2020 600LT Spiders catching fire while parked; those are owner allegations, not findings, but they show why fluid leaks in a mid-engine car get attention. A recurring coolant smell, low-coolant warning or fuel odor after these remedies should be written up every time.
Models720S600LT600LT Spider570GTGT
765LT rear window bonding and long waits for remedy parts
Campaign 24V-901 covers 2021 765LT Coupes whose rear cabin window may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can let it detach from the support frame (see our 765LT recall summary). The remedy is bespoke fasteners installed in each corner of the polycarbonate panel. Interim letters explaining the risk went out in December 2024, but the filing projected that remedy parts would not be available until late September 2025. That gap shows how, on a low-volume car, the fix can depend on parts made specifically for it. If your car is waiting on a part, ask the dealer to record the order date and expected arrival on the repair order, because days out of service add up while the part is pending.
Models765LT
Signs your McLaren may be a lemon
- Repeated “Hybrid System Fault” warnings. Your Artura has shown hybrid-system warnings, lost drive or dropped into neutral more than once, even after software updates.
- Brake pull or ABS warnings after recall work. Your GT, GTS, 720S or Artura still pulls, locks a wheel or shows brake warnings after the brake line inspection.
- A safety warning that comes back. The air bag light on a GT, or a hood-open warning, returns after the dealer said it was fixed.
- Fluid smells or warnings from the engine bay. A coolant or fuel odor, or low-coolant warnings, keep returning on your 600LT, 720S or Artura.
- Weeks waiting on parts. Your McLaren has been held at the dealer for a backordered part or for factory guidance, and the days out of service keep growing.
McLaren models we see
Lemon law claims can involve any McLaren still under factory warranty, including:
- Artura
- Artura Spider
- 750S
- 750S Spider
- GTS
- GT
- 720S
- 720S Spider
- 765LT
- 765LT Spider
- 600LT
- 600LT Spider
- 570S
- 570GT
- W1
What McLaren’s warranty means for a claim
McLaren’s standard US new-vehicle warranty on models such as the 750S is three years with unlimited mileage, with a 10-year corrosion warranty. The Artura was launched with longer coverage: a five-year vehicle warranty, a six-year high-voltage battery warranty and a 10-year anti-perforation body warranty. Dealer and research sources list different mileage terms for the Artura’s coverage, so check your warranty booklet for the limits that apply to your car. McLaren also sells extended warranties that can carry older cars well beyond the factory period.
For a lemon law claim, the early years matter most, and the Artura’s longer warranty does not lengthen your state’s lemon law period. Hybrid faults are often handled first with a software update, so a warning that returns after an update is a repeat repair attempt, not a new problem. The 765LT rear window campaign projected roughly nine months between the interim notice and parts availability, and an Artura owner’s NHTSA complaint describes a backordered hybrid-system part. Keep every repair order, make sure each lists your complaint, the mileage and the dates in and out, and save any messages about parts orders or factory technical support.
McLaren recalls and problem reports
No McLaren articles match that exact combination — but that does not mean you do not have a claim. Repeat repair attempts, days out of service, and warranty status matter more than whether a recall exists.
A recall is not a claim
An open recall on your McLaren is not, by itself, a lemon law case — and a recall that has already been repaired does not mean you don’t have one. Recalls are safety campaigns run by the manufacturer; lemon law claims turn on how your specific vehicle has performed under warranty. What matters is the record: how many times you brought the vehicle in for the same problem, how many days it has spent out of service, and whether the defect substantially impairs its use, value, or safety while covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
A McLaren that has been back to the dealer repeatedly for one persistent issue can qualify with no recall on file, while a vehicle with three open recalls may not qualify at all if each was repaired on the first visit. Repair-attempt and days-out-of-service thresholds vary from state to state, so the same facts can play out differently depending on where you bought or registered the vehicle. Keep every repair order — the paper trail is the case.
Who handles your McLaren claim
Lemon Law Group Partners is a law firm dedicated to lemon law. Jason S. Hegedus founded it in 2012 after years as a defense attorney for a major automaker in Michigan, and he has litigated lemon law claims since the late 1990s. That background shows us how manufacturers evaluate and defend claims — and we use it for consumers.
Your McLaren case is handled by a team of more than twenty attorneys, paralegals and case managers. We collect and review your repair orders, deal with the manufacturer and its lawyers, and pursue a buyback, replacement or cash settlement where your state’s law allows. No attorney’s fees unless we recover.
Jason S. HegedusManaging Partner & FounderFrequently asked questions about McLaren lemon law claims
My Artura keeps showing “Hybrid System Fault.” Is that enough for a claim?
It can be. A hybrid fault that disables the car or drops it into neutral substantially affects its use and safety. What matters is the repair history: how many times the car went in for the same warning, how long it was out of service, and whether the dealer’s fixes held. Photograph each warning message, note the speed and conditions, and ask the dealer to record every visit even if the only repair is a software update.
Does the Artura’s five-year warranty give me longer lemon law protection than a 750S?
Not necessarily. State lemon laws set their own protection periods, usually measured from delivery, and those periods do not stretch because a manufacturer offers a longer warranty. The Artura’s longer coverage means McLaren must keep repairing covered defects for longer, and federal warranty law may help if it cannot. But for a state lemon law claim, the repair attempts in the first year or two typically carry the most weight.
McLaren sent a recall letter, but the parts aren’t available. What should I do?
Keep the letter and follow its safety instructions. The 765LT rear window recall is an example: interim letters went out in December 2024, with parts projected for late September 2025. If your car is unsafe to drive or is held at the dealer while waiting, record the dates. Whether those days count toward a lemon law claim depends on your state and whether the car was in for repair, so put the wait in writing with the dealer.
Can a McLaren with an extended warranty qualify for a lemon law claim?
Usually the claim rests on the original factory warranty, not a purchased extension. If your McLaren’s problems began during the factory warranty and continued afterward, the early repair history still counts. Some states also cover used cars sold while the original warranty was active. Repairs under an extended warranty can matter under federal warranty law or the contract’s own terms, so keep those repair orders too.
My McLaren was serviced at a dealer in another state. Does that matter?
It does not prevent a claim, but it can affect which state’s law applies and how out-of-service days are counted. McLaren’s dealer network is small, so many owners travel or ship their cars for warranty work. Keep the transport records and the dates the car left and returned, and make sure each repair order states your complaint. The state where you bought or registered the car usually matters most.
Will track use hurt my McLaren lemon law claim?
It can be raised as a defense. Warranty booklets for performance cars commonly exclude damage from racing or competition, and a manufacturer may argue a failure was caused by track use rather than a defect. Many McLaren problems, such as hybrid-system faults, brake line routing and air bag connections, have nothing to do with how the car was driven. Keep records showing how you used the car and when the problem first appeared.
Think your McLaren might be a lemon?
If your McLaren has been in the shop repeatedly for the same warranty problem, or has sat out of service for weeks, tell us what happened. The review is free, and there are no attorney’s fees unless we recover for you.
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