MCLAREN 570 · model year

2017 MCLAREN 570

3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2017MCLAREN570 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 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 2017 570 is engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings with 1 filings, followed by latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch (1) and structure:body:door:hinge and attachments (1). 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 2017 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.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

3 filings

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

ComponentCount
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1

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

20230720LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

The contact owns a 2017 McLaren 570S. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the front driver's and passenger's door hinges were cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.

Mileage: 8,500

20230720STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

The contact owns a 2017 McLaren 570S. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the front driver's and passenger's door hinges were cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.

Mileage: 8,500

20200622ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MCLAREN 570. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BECAME AWARE OF COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MOTORCARS OF ATLANTA (7865 ROSWELL RD NE, SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT LEAKED FROM A DEFECTIVE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT HOSE THAT WAS REPLACED HAD STARTED TO LEAK OIL AND COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAK WAS CONSIDERED TOO SMALL TO BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V231000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,100.*DT*JB

Mileage: 6,100

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2017 MCLAREN 570 have?
The 2017 MCLAREN 570 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 MCLAREN 570?
Yes, the 2017 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 2017 MCLAREN 570?
The most-complained component for the 2017 MCLAREN 570 is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH and STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.
Is the 2017 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.