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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

McLaren 570S2016–2021

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

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McLaren 570S
2016–2021
B+
Defect Risk
Recall intensity
0.0/yr · seg. median 1.3
Limited data — provisional
Safety
Low
0 inj.
✓No open federal investigations
0
Recalls
2
Complaints
2019
Best Yr
0
Injuries
Top issue: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
6
Years Analyzed
0
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

McLaren 570S — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
202100——
89
91
90
Excellent
202000——
89
90
89
Excellent
201902——
86
86
86
Avoid
201800——
89
80
86
Excellent
201700——
89
73
83
Excellent
201600——
89
66
81
Excellent

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known McLaren 570S Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the 570S compares — best year within each era shown.

2018–Present

Modern safety tech, refreshed platforms, updated powertrains. Higher purchase price but lower reliability risk. Best pick in this era: 2021 (Buyer Score 90).

Best: 2021
2021 · 902020 · 892018 · 862019 · 86

2013–2017

Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2017 (Buyer Score 83).

Best: 2017
2017 · 832016 · 81

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year 570S to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every 570S model year.

Which 570S years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common 570S problems?+

The most frequently reported McLaren 570S issues involve: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the McLaren 570S.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar sports vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every 570S year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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