2021 McLaren GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 McLaren GT. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-661 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 McLaren GT has problems

0 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

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

3 recalls

2021 McLaren GT 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 →

72%repaired · 2026 Q2

Hood: latch

Recall 24V-661 · Sep 10, 2024 · 1,012 vehicles · 724 repaired

Risk. A hood that opens unexpectedly while driving can obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2024 Q4

Air bags

Recall 22V-103 · Feb 23, 2022 · 415 vehicles · 373 repaired

Risk. A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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

2021 vs. every other GT 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 GT median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated

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