2017 McLaren 570S: common problems and reliability

The 2017 McLaren 570S has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are latches/locks/linkages and structure. Owners most often flag build quality & interior failures: interior trim pieces breaking, delaminating, or falling off; leather dash splitting; alcantara detaching; cheap plastic switches/visors failing. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

2
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 McLaren 570S vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

latches/locks/linkages
1
structure
1
engine and engine cooling
1

Recalls affecting the 2017 570S

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

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McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012-2013 MP4-12C, 2014-2016 650s, 2015-2016 675 LT, 2014-2015 P1 and 2015-2017 570 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile. The vehicle is widely praised for its driving dynamics, described as feeling "light, tight, and a lot of fun," with handling frequently compared favorably…

  • Build Quality & Interior Failures: Interior trim pieces breaking, delaminating, or falling off; leather dash splitting; alcantara detaching; cheap plastic switches/visors failing. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical & Infotainment Problems: Infotainment system crashes requiring reboots; screen freezes; "key not found" errors; window switch failures; poor native infotainment software; lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 570S. See the full 570S owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used 570S listings typically run $127,598–$149,888 across 2016 to 2020 model years.

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