2019 McLaren 720S: common problems and reliability

The 2019 McLaren 720S has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension. Owners most often flag poor reliability and frequent mechanical/electrical failures: very common issues include infotainment module failures, failing suspension accumulators, cracked springs, squeaking/worn front bushings, dead accumulators, rattling downpipes, broken wheel speed sensor wires, and water pump failures. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

1
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 McLaren 720S vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

suspension
1

Recalls affecting the 2019 720S

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Campaign 21V561000

McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2020 570S, GT, 2019 600LT, and 2019-2020 720S vehicles. The brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing the holes that supply brake fluid to the caliper, which

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 20V231000

McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2016-2020 720S, 2019 Senna, 2020 GT, and 2017-2019 570GT vehicles. The Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) foam pad underneath the fuel tank may retain moi

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile. The vehicle is universally praised for its staggering performance, with owners describing it as an "absolute savage," "the fastest of the bunch," and…

  • Poor reliability and frequent mechanical/electrical failures: very common issues include infotainment module failures, failing suspension accumulators, cracked springs, squeaking/worn front bushings, dead accumulators, rattling downpipes, broken wheel speed sensor wires, and water pump failures. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Low-quality interior materials and build quality: interior described as feeling cheap, using excessive hard plastic, suffering from squeaks and rattles, and having buggy infotainment software. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 720S. See the full 720S owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used 720S listings typically run $220,249–$265,140 across 2018 to 2022 model years.

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