McLaren 720S Lemon Law

McLaren recalled 2016–2020 720S vehicles (NHTSA 20V231000) because a noise-vibration-and-harshness (NVH) foam pad sitting under the aluminum fuel tank can trap moisture against the tank. Over time that causes corrosion and micro-perforations, and the tank can leak fuel — which, near hot engine components, raises the risk of a fire. Dealers remove the foam pad, inspect the tank, and replace it if corrosion is found.

Separately, McLaren recalled 2019–2020 720S vehicles because the brake-assembly banjo bolt could be missing the drilled holes that feed brake fluid to the caliper (NHTSA 21V561000). That can cause the brakes to fail on one corner of the car, pulling it to one side under braking. In 2025 McLaren issued a further recall covering the 720S and other models for brake lines connected to the wrong side at the control module, which can lock a rear wheel and cause loss of control.

A recall is McLaren offering a free fix — it isn't automatically a lemon. But when the repair doesn't hold, the same fuel, brake, electrical, or drivetrain fault keeps coming back, or your 720S 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 720S has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your McLaren 720S 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.