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Campaign 25V216 Posted April 9, 2025 29 units

2020-2025 McLaren Artura/720S/GT Recall 25V216: Brake Lines

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 19, 2026

Recall 25V216 covers 29 2020-2025 McLaren vehicles, including Artura and 720S Spider, for misrouted brake lines. Repair is free at any franchised McLaren dealer.

McLaren is recalling 29 2020-2025 Artura, 720S Spider, GT, 600LT, and GTS vehicles because brake lines were routed incorrectly, causing braking to activate on the wrong side. If a rear wheel locks, the driver can lose control of the vehicle and crash; McLaren dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The brake pipes on affected 2020-2025 McLaren Artura, 720S Spider, GT, 600LT, and GTS vehicles carry hydraulic brake pressure to the rear brakes. The brake control module uses those pipes to apply pressure to the correct wheel during braking, stability control, and traction control events. The system depends on each pipe being connected to the correct side.

On these vehicles, the rear brake pipes can be routed incorrectly into the control module. That means a command meant for the rear right brake can reach the rear left brake, or the reverse. In the wrong driving situation, the brake on the incorrect side can activate and one rear wheel can lock up.

There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is hidden in how the pipes connect, so normal pedal feel does not prove the routing is correct.

Who's affected?

Spans Artura, 720S Spider, GT, 600LT, and GTS cars across 2020-2025, with the brake-pipe concern listed under both hydraulic brake system and hydraulic brake hose components.

2023 McLaren Artura hydraulic brake system
2023 McLaren Artura hydraulic brake hose
2024 McLaren 720S Spider hydraulic brake system
2024 McLaren 720S Spider hydraulic brake hose
2025 McLaren GT hydraulic brake system
Units affected29
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.

What's the safety risk?

A rear wheel lockup can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Because no warning sign is identified before the wheel locks, schedule the repair soon and use caution until the brake line connections are inspected. Repair is free at any franchised McLaren dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm this recall includes your 2020-2025 McLaren Artura, 720S Spider, GT, 600LT, or GTS.
  2. Contact a franchised McLaren dealer to schedule the free brake-line inspection and correction that fixes the wrong-side rear brake activation.
  3. Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V216 when you call.
  4. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking when traffic allows.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a McLaren technician inspects the brake line routing and corrects any brake line connections that are crossed or routed incorrectly. The inspection, correction, parts, and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a related brake line repair before the owner letter, McLaren has a general reimbursement plan on file. Bring repair paperwork and payment documentation to the service desk, or contact McLaren customer service to ask how to submit a claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

April 9, 2025 NHTSA published the recall
April 21, 2025 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V216?

Recall 25V216 covers 29 2020-2025 McLaren Artura, 720S Spider, GT, 600LT, and GTS vehicles with brake lines routed incorrectly. The defect can activate braking on the wrong side and lock one rear wheel. McLaren dealers will inspect and correct the brake line connections for free.

What should I do if my 2020-2025 McLaren Artura, 720S Spider, GT, 600LT, or GTS is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V216. If it is, contact a franchised McLaren dealer to schedule the brake line inspection and correction. Reference recall number 25V216 when you call. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and McLaren will inspect and correct the brake line connections free of charge at any franchised McLaren dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. If the brake lines are connected incorrectly, braking can activate on the wrong side and lock one rear wheel, increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free dealer inspection and correction.

When did McLaren notify owners about this recall?

McLaren mailed owner notification letters on April 21, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a franchised McLaren dealer if your vehicle is included.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V216000
McLaren customer service1-646-429-8916
NHTSA recall #25V216
NHTSA recall # (full)25V216000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →