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 offering "the best ICE perf

  • 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.
  • Rapid depreciation and poor residuals — value sinks faster than competitors due to reliability reputation and high production volumes, making it a poor investment. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Suspension tuning complaints — described as having a "hilariously bad" suspension that is too hard on high-speed compression and too soft on low-speed compression, making the car unsettled and "jerky" on imperfect roads. Frequency: isolated (from a detailed driving review).
  • Engine sound character — criticized for a droning, unmusical engine note at lower RPMs, with exciting sound only arriving at very high revs. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the 720S.

Typical used price

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

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