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2020 McLaren 600ltProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 McLaren 600lt, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-484 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 67%Owner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 9, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 McLaren 600lt has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine22
Electrical system11
Fuel/propulsion system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2020 McLaren 600lt recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

83%repaired · 2026 Q2

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 25V-216 · Apr 9, 2025 · 29 vehicles · 24 repaired

Risk. A rear wheel locking condition may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2025 Q4

Cooling system: radiator assembly

Recall 23V-484 · Jul 14, 2023 · 652 vehicles · 440 repaired

Risk. A coolant leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with McLaren.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other 600lt year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 600lt median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 600lt owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are 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…
Complaint 11405835 · Mar 31, 2021 · 1,000 miles

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