Total Complaints
1 filings
MCLAREN 570 · model year
2016 MCLAREN 570
1 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016MCLAREN570 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 570 is engine with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
No open NHTSA investigation overlaps the 2016 570 in the current dataset. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
19V14100028/02/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012-2013 MP4-12C, 2014-2016 650s, 2015-2016 675 LT, 2014-2015 P1 and 2015-2017 570 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or r
Recent Complaints
20251031FireENGINE
The contact owned a 2016 MCLAREN 570. The contact stated that the vehicle was a rental vehicle on the Turo site. The contact stated that while the renter of the vehicle was driving at an undisclosed speed, the renter was flagged down by a nearby driver. The nearby driver informed the renter that smoke and fluids were coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle's renter was informed that flames were emanating from underneath the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. The renter of the vehicle stopped the vehicle, and the renter exited the vehicle. The fire department was called. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department advised the contact of an unknown recall that had a similar failure description. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The MCLAREN inspector inspected the vehicle; however,
Mileage: 31,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 MCLAREN 570 have?▼
The 2016 MCLAREN 570 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 MCLAREN 570?▼
Yes, the 2016 MCLAREN 570 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 MCLAREN 570?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 MCLAREN 570 is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2016 MCLAREN 570 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.