The 2020 Mclaren 600lt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 681 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC25V2160002025-04-0929 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A rear wheel locking condition may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING23V4840002023-07-14652 affected
Defect
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2019-2020 600LT Coupe and Spider vehicles. The joint between the temperature sensor housing and the hose from the outboard radiator may not be sealed properly, which can result in coolant leaking into the engine compartment.
Consequence
A coolant leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the coolant hose, temperature sensor housing, and constant pressure clamp, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed September 7, 2023. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
2
2fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
Total complaints4
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owned a 2020 mclaren 600lt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was off and parked in his driveway, the vehicle self ignited and caught fire without warning. The authorities were called to the scene of the fire and the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported as a…”
“The car (2020 mclaren 600lt spider ) self ignited while turned off in our driveway.”
“The car (2020 mclaren 600lt spider ) self ignited while turned off in our driveway.”
“The car (2020 mclaren 600lt spider ) self ignited while turned off in our driveway.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Mclaren 600lt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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