The McLaren GT spans 2017–2023 with 13 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. It delivers competitive fuel economy and NHTSA-rated safety.
Is the McLaren GT a good car?
Short answer: yes, with the usual caveat about model years. Our score for the McLaren GT is 4.0 out of 5, built from NHTSA crash-test results, how often it gets recalled and what owners actually complain about — not from reviews.
If you're choosing a year, 2017, 2018, 2019 score best in our data, and 2023, 2022 worst.
This page describes the model. It can't tell you whether that car has an open recall, a rolled-back odometer or a branded title — for that, run its number through our free VIN check.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The McLaren GT is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2017 to 2023 across multiple generations.
How to read a McLaren GT VIN — every digit explained
Every McLaren GT carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a McLaren and the country it was built in (real McLaren codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this GT.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- EnglandSBM
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. Our VIN decoder breaks all seventeen positions down — year codes, country of assembly and the plant that built your GT.
How many recalls does the McLaren GT have?
The McLaren GT has 13 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2023. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2023 McLaren GT recalls 2
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
2022 McLaren GT recalls 2
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
2021 McLaren GT recalls 3
Air Bags
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
2020 McLaren GT recalls 5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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].
Air Bags
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
2019 McLaren GT recalls 1
Air Bags
What's wrong. 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.
Fix. 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.
Best and worst years for the McLaren GT
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the McLaren GT — best- and worst-year trends will appear here once that data is in.
What are the most common McLaren GT problems?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint data for the McLaren GT — the most-reported problems will appear here once that data is in.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
McLaren GT specifications & dimensions
The 2023 McLaren GT measures 184″ long on a 105″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,384 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the McLaren GT window sticker.
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 184″ | 80″ | 48″ | 105″ | 3,384 lb |
| 2020 | 178″ | 80″ | 47″ | 105″ | 3,212 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
McLaren GT cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the GT holds — passengers and cargo. Seating, cargo and interior dimensions vary by trim and seat configuration — decode your VIN for the exact build.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
McLaren GT tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the McLaren GT get?
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What engines does the McLaren GT have? Power & range
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How much does a McLaren GT cost to own?
A McLaren GT depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Check what a used GT is worth today or browse current used-market prices before you buy or sell. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this GT loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — based on EPA economy at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the GT ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
Is the McLaren GT safe?
NHTSA crash-test ratings aren't published for the GT yet — see the top-rated safest cars instead.
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How many miles does a McLaren GT last?
A well-maintained McLaren GT typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your McLaren GT’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this GT’s VIN free →All McLaren GT model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the McLaren GT — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 GT | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2022 GT | 2 recalls | — | — |
| 2021 GT | 3 recalls | — | — |
| 2020 GT | 5 recalls | — | — |
| 2019 GT | 1 recall | — | — |
| 2018 GT | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 GT | 0 | — | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the GT?
We're still compiling NHTSA owner-complaint history for the McLaren GT.
How many recalls does the GT have?
13 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2023. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all McLaren recalls and reliability across every model.
How many miles does a GT last?
A well-maintained GT typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the GT reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the GT is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the McLaren GT warranty?
New McLaren models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a McLaren dealer.
Where is the McLaren GT made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your GT's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; McLaren may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much does a GT weigh?
The GT's curb weight is around 3,384 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.
How much ground clearance does the GT have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.