Recall 22V103 affects 415 2019-2021 McLaren GT vehicles for an improper driver's air bag connection. Repair is free at any franchised McLaren dealer.
McLaren is recalling 415 2019-2021 GT vehicles under recall 22V103 because the driver's air bag and occupant restraint controller can be improperly connected. That connection can deactivate the driver's air bag, leaving it unable to deploy in a crash, and McLaren dealers will inspect and repair the system free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's air bag in the 2019-2021 McLaren GT is built to deploy from the steering wheel during a crash. It is controlled by the occupant restraint controller, the crash-sensing computer that tells the restraint system when to fire the air bag. The connector between those parts has to be fully seated and locked for the system to work as designed.
On affected GT vehicles, that connector was improperly connected during production. McLaren traced the issue to operator error on a production line. The connector can look engaged while the secondary locking tab is not locked, leaving the driver's air bag deactivated. In a crash, that air bag would not deploy.
The warning sign to watch for is an air bag warning light. The vehicle checks electrical resistance between the driver's air bag and the occupant restraint controller, and that check can turn the warning light on when the connection is wrong. The recall record also describes a test where the warning light did not illuminate, so do not rely on the light alone.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years, all tied to the driver's airbag module.
| 2020 McLaren GT | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2019 McLaren GT | air bag system |
| 2021 McLaren GT | air bag system |
| Units affected | 415 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific coupe is included.
What's the safety risk?
A driver air bag that fails to deploy as intended increases injury risk in a crash. An air bag warning light can signal a connection problem between the driver air bag and the restraint controller, so schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised McLaren dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2021 McLaren GT is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised McLaren dealer to schedule the free driver's air bag connection inspection and repair, which fixes the improper connection that can deactivate the driver's air bag.
- Bring the recall notice if McLaren mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V103 when you call.
- Call McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916 with questions about scheduling or dealer instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a McLaren technician inspects the driver's air bag connection and repairs the connection so the driver's air bag and occupant restraint controller are properly linked. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. McLaren says these vehicles are covered by the new vehicle warranty, so there is no separate reimbursement plan for this campaign. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| February 23, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| March 31, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 31, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 24, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V103?
Recall 22V103 covers 415 2019-2021 McLaren GT vehicles with a driver's air bag connection problem. The driver's air bag and occupant restraint controller can be improperly connected, which can leave the driver's air bag deactivated and unable to deploy in a crash.
What should I do if my 2019-2021 McLaren GT is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific McLaren GT is included in recall 22V103. If it is, contact a franchised McLaren dealer to schedule inspection and repair of the driver's air bag connection. Reference recall number 22V103 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. McLaren dealers will inspect and repair the driver's air bag connection free of charge, regardless of where you bought the vehicle.
Is the McLaren GT safe to drive before the recall repair?
The recall does not include do-not-drive instructions, but the defect affects crash protection. In recall 22V103, an improperly connected driver's air bag can fail to deploy as intended in a crash, increasing injury risk. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer repair.
What if I bought my McLaren GT used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the original owner. If you never received a McLaren notice, check your VIN, then call a franchised McLaren dealer or McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916 with recall number 22V103.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V103000 |
|---|---|
| McLaren customer service | 1-646-429-8916 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V103 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V103000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →