2018 MCLAREN 720S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
40
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 MCLAREN 720S
The 2018 MCLAREN 720S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. 40 technical service bulletins have been issued by McLaren Automotive Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S, potentially affecting up to 16,578 vehicles.
Recall 20V231000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 2,763 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 20V231000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 2,763 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 20V231000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 2,763 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 20V231000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,763 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 20V231000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,763 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Recall 20V231000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,763 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The baffle in the turbo inlet came loose casing the baffle to launch into the turbo chopping it up and shooting it into the engine. This is a common occurrence known by the dealer and manufacturer and could lead to engine failure and fire if the parts reach and melt into the catalytic converter.
Safety Rating for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 MCLAREN 720S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S
McLaren Automotive Incorporated has issued 40 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
AFT.025.2022 — SUSPENSION
Metal Bellows Accumulator Retrofit
KA-01185 V2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ADI Recovery Procedure
KA-01185 V3 — EQUIPMENT
ADI Recovery Procedure
KA-01202 V2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Turbo Wastegate Rattle
KA-01150 V2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Airbrake Panel Handling Method
KA-01105 V2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Airbrake Warning Message on Driver Display
KA-01115 V2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Infotainment (ADI) ECU Radio Tuner Configuration
KA-01115 V2 — EQUIPMENT
Infotainment (ADI) ECU Radio Tuner Configuration
KA-01138 V2 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Engine System Fault Warning Message - Fuel System Adaptions
KA-01242 V2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
720S Platform 4.9 (MY18) and 5.1 (MY19) Software Update
Showing 10 of 40 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 MCLAREN 720S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCLAREN 720S
- 2016 MCLAREN 720S — 0 complaints
- 2017 MCLAREN 720S — 0 complaints
- 2018 MCLAREN 720S (current)
- 2019 MCLAREN 720S — 1 complaint
- 2020 MCLAREN 720S — 0 complaints
- 2021 MCLAREN 720S — 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 650S — 2 total complaints
- MCLAREN ARTURA — 2 total complaints
- MCLAREN 570 GT — 1 total complaint
- MCLAREN 570S — 1 total complaint