2015 MCLAREN 650S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
28
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 MCLAREN 650S
The 2015 MCLAREN 650S has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by McLaren Automotive Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S, potentially affecting up to 2,792 vehicles.
Recall 19V141000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,792 vehicles affected
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012-2013 MP4-12C, 2014-2016 650s, 2015-2016 675 LT, 2014-2015 P1 and 2015-2017 570 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MCLAREN 650S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OVER TIME THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT LENSES HAD DEVELOPED VERY SMALL SPIDER WEB CRACKS. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR SECTION OF THE LENSES AND THE VISIBILITY HAD PROGRESSIVELY DIMINISHED OVER TIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WALNUT CREEK MCLAREN LOCATED AT 1425 PARKSIDE DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.*DT*JB*DT*JB
Safety Rating for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 MCLAREN 650S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S
McLaren Automotive Incorporated has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KA-01043 — POWER TRAIN
Transmission Clutch Breather Oil Leak
KA-01006 — POWER TRAIN
Engine Coolant Pump Leak Diagnostics
SCB 11 M 090 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Software Update to Platform 9.5
SCB 11 M 090 — EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Software Update to Platform 9.5
SCB 11 G 012 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Clutch Oil Cooler and Coolant Hoses Replacement
SCB 11 G 014 — POWER TRAIN
Clutch Oil Cooler Return Hose Replacement
SCB 11 M 088 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instrument Cluster Coding String Update
SCB 11 M 088 — EQUIPMENT
Instrument Cluster Coding String Update
11 M 087 — EQUIPMENT
Flat Battery Entry Procedure
SCB 11 P 003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
McLaren 650S - US Emissions Label Correction
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 MCLAREN 650S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCLAREN 650S
- 2014 MCLAREN 650S — 0 complaints
- 2015 MCLAREN 650S (current)
- 2016 MCLAREN 650S — 0 complaints
- 2017 MCLAREN 650S — 0 complaints
Other MCLAREN Models
- MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — 8 total complaints
- MCLAREN MP4-12C — 5 total complaints
- MCLAREN 570 — 4 total complaints
- MCLAREN 600LT — 4 total complaints
- MCLAREN 720S — 2 total complaints
- MCLAREN ARTURA — 2 total complaints
- MCLAREN 570 GT — 1 total complaint
- MCLAREN 570S — 1 total complaint