The most-reported GT run is SBM22GCA8LW (2020 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Structure problems make up 100% of reports; NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for GT model years 2019–2023.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The McLaren GT has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every GT complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBM22GCA8LW•••••• | 2020 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 100% of everything McLaren GT owners report: Structure, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 5 recall campaigns on the McLaren GT; the 5 below cover build years 2019 to 2023. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V661000 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 2020–2023 |
| 25V216000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 2020–2023 |
| 22V103000 | Air Bags | 2019–2021 |
| 21V561000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2020 |
| 20V231000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2020 |
24V661000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2020: 4 years on the road before the recall.
The GT against its rivals
The GT draws 1 complaints per production run; the Infiniti Q50 2.6, the Kia Stinger 1.5 and the Kia Forte 3.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren GT | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Infiniti Q50 | 466 | 180 | 7.5% | |
| Kia Stinger | 165 | 110 | 3.6% | |
| Kia Forte | 2,428 | 637 | 8.9% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | McLaren GT | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The McLaren GT share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a McLaren GT VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 GT runs and 5 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which GT production run has the most complaints?
SBM22GCA8LW, a 2020 build, with 1 complaints. The typical GT run has 1.
Does the GT get more complaints than the Infiniti Q50?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the GT against 2.6 for the Infiniti Q50.
How many GT complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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