Model year

2015 McLaren 650S

Convertible, gasoline, built in England. Owner complaints on file from Apr 9, 2019 to Jan 28, 2021.

Recall campaigns covering this model year12,792 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2015 convertible
Severity index0.02015 convertibles average 12.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 McLaren 650S peaked in 2019, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201912020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2015 McLaren 650S name airbags

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Airbags
1
Lighting
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2015 McLaren 650S

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 McLaren 650S
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-141Feb 28, 2019These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or…Airbags2,792Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 McLaren 650S

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jan 28, 2021Failure Aug 1, 201920 milesFairoaks, CAHeadlights

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MCLAREN 650S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OVER TIME THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S HEADLIGHT LENSES HAD DEVELOPED VERY SMALL SPIDER WEB CRACKS. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED ON THE INTERIOR SECTION OF THE LENSES AND THE VISIBILITY HAD PROGRESSIVELY DIMINISHED OVER TIME DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER WALNUT CREEK MCLAREN LOCATED AT 1425 PARKSIDE DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.*DT*JB*DT*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11390540
  2. Filed Apr 9, 2019Failure Apr 9, 201918,000 milesPalm Beach, FLAir bags

    I HAVE RECEIVED TWO RECALL LETTERS IN THE PAST TEN MONTHS TELLING ME THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IN MY CAR MAY EXPLODE WITH 'SHARDS OF SHRAPNEL INJURING OR KILLING THE PASSENGER'.WHEN I ASK MY DEALER TO FIX THIS RECALL I AM TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS.

    NHTSA complaint 11195030
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • EA21002 Engineering analysis, Airbags
    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
    Opened Sep 17, 2021, still open
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

74 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • KA-02059 Sep 9, 2026 · Other
    ESP Causing Vehicle Limitations
  • KA-01986 V2 Jul 17, 2026 · Other
    M8 V8 Coolant Hose Drift
  • KA-02005 V2 Jul 30, 2026 · Other
    Updated Voltage for Sensor Position
  • KA-01114 Jun 29, 2026 · Other
    Tuner Not Found Warning Message On AIS Display
  • KA-01783 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
    McLaren DMTL Test Diagnosis
  • KA-01988 Apr 29, 2026 · Other
    Apple CarPlay Quick Start Guide and Troubleshooting
  • KA-02005 Mar 25, 2026 · Other
    Airbrake Diagnosis Guide
  • KA-01986 Jan 22, 2026 · Other
    V8 Coolant Hose Drift
  • KA-01910 v2 Nov 18, 2025 · Other
    Nose Lift Operation Concerns
  • KA-01783 v2 Nov 26, 2025 · Other
    McLaren DMTL Test Diagnosis
  • KA-01941 Oct 1, 2025 · Other
    A guide to aid in the identification of a missing core plug and repair method on V8 cylinder heads
  • KA-01937 Sep 25, 2025 · Other
    Boost Control Diagnosis Guide
  • KA-01910 Jul 16, 2025 · Other
    Nose Lift Operation Concerns
  • KA-01744 Dec 9, 2024 · Other
    Wishbone Bushes Serviceability Guide
  • KA-01783 Sep 16, 2024 · Other
    McLaren DMTL Test Diagnosis
  • KA-01011 Jul 4, 2024 · Other
    Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Low Warning Message
  • KA-01043 V2 Apr 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Transmission Clutch Breather Oil Leak
  • KA-01012 V3 Dec 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rear View Camera and McLaren Track Telemetry displayed when not fitted
  • KA-01458 Nov 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Oil Leak Detection Dye
  • KA-01435 Nov 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Oil Smoke From Exhaust
  • KA-01433 Sep 8, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clicking Noise from CCM brakes
  • KA-01047 V2 May 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brake Light Switch (BLS) Adjustment Fault
  • KA-01012 V2 May 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rear View Camera and McLaren Track Telemetry displayed when not fitted
  • KA-01223 V2 Apr 21, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Turbo Vacuum Control Diagnosis Guide
  • KA-01131 V2 Apr 29, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Cover Does Not Open
  • KA-01114 V2 Apr 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tuner Not Found Warning Message On AIS Display
  • KA-01112 V2 Apr 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clutch Oil Leak from the Synchro Actuation Valve (SAV) Block
  • KA-01103 V2 Apr 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clutch Over Temperature Warning In The Instrument Cluster
  • KA-01044 V2 Apr 21, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Hard Buttons On IRIS Screen Inoperative
  • KA-01003 V2 Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Airbrake Warning Message
  • 11 C 010 Feb 8, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Carbon Ceramic Brake Caliper Mass Damper Installation
  • 11 M 087 Apr 7, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Flat Battery Entry Procedure
  • SCB 11 P 003 Jan 9, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    McLaren 650S - US Emissions Label Correction
  • SCB 11 M 090 Aug 10, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle Software Update to Platform 9.5
  • SCB 11 M 088 Jul 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Instrument Cluster Coding String Update
  • SCB 11 M 082 Nov 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Occupant Restraint Pretensioner Wiring
  • SCB 11 M 078 Nov 6, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIS Infotainment IRIS Software Update to Platform 8.5
  • SCB 11 M 075 Jul 24, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    IRIS Software Update to Platform 8.1 (Federal Markets Only)
  • SCB 11 M 074 Nov 7, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Module Software Platform Update to 8.1 (Federal Markets Only)
  • SCB 11 M 070 Nov 7, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Module Software Platform Update to 8
  • SCB 11 L 005 Oct 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Water Charge Air Cooler Pipes - Clip Check
  • SCB 11 L 003 Apr 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    McLaren 650S - Check Engine Coolant Level
  • SCB 11 G 014 Sep 3, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clutch Oil Cooler Return Hose Replacement
  • SCB 11 G 013 Sep 3, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clutch Oil Cooler and Coolant Return Hose Replacement
  • SCB 11 G 012 Sep 3, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clutch Oil Cooler and Coolant Hoses Replacement
  • SCB 11 F 018 May 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    McLaren 650S- Oil Filler Cap Replacement
  • SCB 11 B 008 Nov 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    McLaren 650S - Driveshaft Nut Replacement
  • SCB 11 A 053 Jul 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Park Distance Control Module Replacement
  • SCB 11 A 052 Aug 20, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Park Distance Control Module Replacement
  • SCB 11 A 049 Apr 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parking Sensors Heli-tape Disc Installation
  • KA-01305 Apr 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Diagnosis of Cyclic Noise From Power Steering Pump
  • KA-01246 Jul 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Assessing and Recording a Potential Damper Leak
  • KA-01223 Jan 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Turbo Vacuum Control Diagnosis Guide
  • KA-01272 Sep 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vibration, Noise from Engine Bay Area
  • KA-01271 Mar 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Wiper(s) Rise by Approximately by 1cm
  • KA-01131 Jun 12, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Cover Does Not Open
  • KA-01125 Mar 30, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DCT Oil Leak Between Clutch and Gearbox Casings
  • KA-01112 Mar 21, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clutch Oil Leak from the Synchro Actuation Valve (SAV) Block
  • KA-01103 Apr 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Clutch Over Temperature Warning In The Instrument Cluster
  • KA-01047 Mar 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Brake Light Switch (BLS) Adjustment Fault
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.