2018 McLaren 720sProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 McLaren 720s, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-231 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 10, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 McLaren 720s has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2018 McLaren 720s recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

90%repaired · 2024 Q2

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 20V-231 · Apr 23, 2020 · 2,763 vehicles · 2,480 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with McLaren.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other 720s year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 720s median. How we score

'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 720s owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The baffle in the turbo inlet came loose casing the baffle to launch into the turbo chopping it up and shooting it into the engine. This is a common occurrence known by the dealer and manufacturer and could lead to engine failure and fire if the parts reach and melt into the catalytic converter.
Complaint 11443347 · Dec 10, 2021

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