McLaren 570S Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every McLaren 570S model year (20162021) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

McLaren 570S Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2020

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 3

#2 WORST
2019

0 recalls · 1 complaint

Top issue: STRUCTURE

Problem score: 1

#3 WORST
2016

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 0

Best McLaren 570S Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2016

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2017

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2018

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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McLaren 570S — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202100
0
Excellent
202010
3
Avoid
201901
1
Good
201800
0
Excellent
201700
0
Excellent
201600
0
Excellent

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

McLaren 570S Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2021

Recent 570S models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2021 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade 570S units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year 570S should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2020 McLaren 570S if possible. It has 1 recall, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 3 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year 570S to buy?+

The 2016 McLaren 570S is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which 570S has the fewest problems?+

The 2016, 2017, 2018 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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