Stop using nowVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 28, 2019
McLaren 570 (2017) Air Bags: Risk of Serious Injury from Inflator Explosion
McLaren is recalling 2017 570 vehicles with air bags that may explode due to propellant degradation from humidity and temperature. Owners must replace air bags free of charge.
“McLaren 570 (2017) Air Bags: Risk of Serious Injury from Inflator Explosion.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226205-mclaren-570-2017-air-bags-risk-of-serious-injury-from. Based on NHTSA recall #19V141000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V141000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Feb. 28, 2019, that McLaren is recalling certain 2015-2017 570 vehicles due to air bag inflator explosion risks. Owners should contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916 for a free replacement.
How to tell if you have it
McLaren 570, 2015-2017
McLaren 650S, 2014-2016
McLaren 675 Longtail, 2015-2017
McLaren MP4-12C Spider, 2012-2013
McLaren P1, 2014-2015
What to do
McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
The hazard
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. This defect is caused by propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show McLaren Automotive Incorporated has issued 9 other recalls since Oct. 30, 2013. Recent recalls include a brake line issue on the McLaren Artura (April 9, 2025) and a fuel leak fire risk on the McLaren 2023 Artura (Nov. 23, 2023). Other recent recalls of similar products include Hyundai 2016 Elantra Air Bag Recall (May 15, 2026), Mercedes-Benz Metris 2023 Air Bags (June 2, 2026), and Nissan Cube (2010) Air Bag Recall (Oct. 4, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 McLaren 570 has air bags that were installed as original equipment or after a crash. The recall covers vehicles from 2012-2017 with specific model years.
Brand
McLaren
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Vehicle
Immediately stop using the vehicle until the air bags are replaced.
Contact McLaren Customer Service
Call McLaren at 1-646-429-8916 to schedule air bag replacement.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 28 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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