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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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 to a Lotus Elise or Ex
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.
General Reliability & Costly Repairs — Unpredictable breakdowns; expensive and lengthy repairs; parts wait times of months; high labor costs; reputation for stranding owners. Frequency: very frequent.
Wear & Tear Item Failure — Bushings, springs, accumulators, wheel speed sensors, and downpipes wearing out or failing at relatively low mileage (e.g., ~20,000 miles). Frequency: recurrent.
Low Ground Clearance — Frequent bottoming out on driveways and speed bumps, making it impractical for daily use on unknown roads. Frequency: recurrent.
Owner insights cover all generations of the 570S.
Typical used price
Used 570S listings typically run $127,598–$149,888 across 2016 to 2020 model years.