McLaren 570S Lemon Law

McLaren recalled 2020 570S vehicles (NHTSA 21V561000, alongside the GT, 600LT, and 720S) because the brake-assembly banjo bolt could be missing the drilled holes that feed brake fluid to the caliper. Without that fluid path the brakes can fail on one corner of the car, causing it to pull to one side under braking and raising the risk of a crash. Dealers inspect and replace the banjo bolt as needed.

McLaren's Sports Series cars have also been associated with the fuel-tank corrosion issue, where an NVH foam pad under the aluminum tank can trap moisture, corrode the tank, and lead to a fuel leak with an elevated fire risk. Owners who smell fuel or see leaks should have the car inspected promptly.

A recall is McLaren offering a free repair — it isn't automatically a lemon. But if the fix doesn't hold, the same brake, fuel, electrical, or drivetrain fault keeps recurring, or your 570S is out of service for an extended time, California's Lemon Law may entitle you to a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, with McLaren paying your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your 570S has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your McLaren 570S qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and McLaren pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.