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McLaren 570S / 570GT / 540C / 600LT Sports Series P13 faults

9 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
3.0/5

9 known faults

540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG

  1. Battery draining while parked

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive presents the 570S as the most common case of a car that will not start anymore after a few weeks of standing: the original battery can go flat in two weeks, and a deep discharge can cause several modules to lose their calibration, which then have to be recoded. Automonitor confirms that the 570S and 570GT have not resolved this parasitic drain problem. A maintenance charger is recommended as soon as the car is parked.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. IRIS infotainment system faults

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive describes faults on the IRIS 2 that are more annoying than serious: dead pixels, Bluetooth disconnections, SD card reader problems, loss of GPS and occasional reboots, often resolved by a software update or by replacing a component. Friends Car Rental mentions frozen or black screens, and screens stuck in a reboot loop, on the 540C, 570S, 650S and 720S.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Accumulator pressure loss and hydraulic leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive explains that the hydraulic accumulator, which controls gear changes and nose lift, loses its nitrogen preload with age and heat; preventive replacement is advised for 570S cars that have not had it done, as the failure is sudden (the car no longer shifts gears). Friends Car Rental lists hydraulic leaks (hoses, seals) among the known faults of the 570S and estimates the repair at between 1,500 and 15,000 AED (UAE dirhams, not euros).

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Cooling fluid connectors that harden

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive reports that the first quick-release cooling connectors harden and crack over time (slow coolant loss, sweet smell, puddle), and that a leak detected too late can lead to engine repair. Friends Car Rental also mentions coolant leaks on the 570S, with a risk of overheating and costly engine damage.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Cracked door hinges

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Friends Car Rental says the hinges on the gull-wing doors can crack on the 540C, 570S and 570GT (repair costs 7,500 to 10,000 AED per side, UAE dirhams), and that a completely failed hinge could allow the door to come off. Thorney Motorsport (via Foreign Automotive) also mentions hinge replacements on the 570S, while noting that this does not establish a failure rate for the whole range.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG

  1. Battery draining while parked

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive presents the 570S as the most common case of a car that will not start anymore after a few weeks of standing: the original battery can go flat in two weeks, and a deep discharge can cause several modules to lose their calibration, which then have to be recoded. Automonitor confirms that the 570S and 570GT have not resolved this parasitic drain problem. A maintenance charger is recommended as soon as the car is parked.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. IRIS infotainment system faults

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive describes faults on the IRIS 2 that are more annoying than serious: dead pixels, Bluetooth disconnections, SD card reader problems, loss of GPS and occasional reboots, often resolved by a software update or by replacing a component. Friends Car Rental mentions frozen or black screens, and screens stuck in a reboot loop, on the 540C, 570S, 650S and 720S.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Accumulator pressure loss and hydraulic leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive explains that the hydraulic accumulator, which controls gear changes and nose lift, loses its nitrogen preload with age and heat; preventive replacement is advised for 570S cars that have not had it done, as the failure is sudden (the car no longer shifts gears). Friends Car Rental lists hydraulic leaks (hoses, seals) among the known faults of the 570S and estimates the repair at between 1,500 and 15,000 AED (UAE dirhams, not euros).

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Cooling fluid connectors that harden

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive reports that the first quick-release cooling connectors harden and crack over time (slow coolant loss, sweet smell, puddle), and that a leak detected too late can lead to engine repair. Friends Car Rental also mentions coolant leaks on the 570S, with a risk of overheating and costly engine damage.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Cracked door hinges

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Friends Car Rental says the hinges on the gull-wing doors can crack on the 540C, 570S and 570GT (repair costs 7,500 to 10,000 AED per side, UAE dirhams), and that a completely failed hinge could allow the door to come off. Thorney Motorsport (via Foreign Automotive) also mentions hinge replacements on the 570S, while noting that this does not establish a failure rate for the whole range.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Recall: brake banjo bolt without fluid passage (US)

    Manufacturer recall

    McLaren recalled certain 2020 570S, 2019 600LT and other models in the United States: the brake banjo bolt may lack the holes that carry fluid to the caliper, which could cause loss of braking at one wheel and a car that pulls to one side (NHTSA, recall 21V561, 19 vehicles). Dealers inspect and replace the bolt free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG

  1. Battery draining while parked

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive presents the 570S as the most common case of a car that will not start anymore after a few weeks of standing: the original battery can go flat in two weeks, and a deep discharge can cause several modules to lose their calibration, which then have to be recoded. Automonitor confirms that the 570S and 570GT have not resolved this parasitic drain problem. A maintenance charger is recommended as soon as the car is parked.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. IRIS infotainment system faults

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive describes faults on the IRIS 2 that are more annoying than serious: dead pixels, Bluetooth disconnections, SD card reader problems, loss of GPS and occasional reboots, often resolved by a software update or by replacing a component. Friends Car Rental mentions frozen or black screens, and screens stuck in a reboot loop, on the 540C, 570S, 650S and 720S.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Accumulator pressure loss and hydraulic leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive explains that the hydraulic accumulator, which controls gear changes and nose lift, loses its nitrogen preload with age and heat; preventive replacement is advised for 570S cars that have not had it done, as the failure is sudden (the car no longer shifts gears). Friends Car Rental lists hydraulic leaks (hoses, seals) among the known faults of the 570S and estimates the repair at between 1,500 and 15,000 AED (UAE dirhams, not euros).

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Cooling fluid connectors that harden

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive reports that the first quick-release cooling connectors harden and crack over time (slow coolant loss, sweet smell, puddle), and that a leak detected too late can lead to engine repair. Friends Car Rental also mentions coolant leaks on the 570S, with a risk of overheating and costly engine damage.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Cracked door hinges

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Friends Car Rental says the hinges on the gull-wing doors can crack on the 540C, 570S and 570GT (repair costs 7,500 to 10,000 AED per side, UAE dirhams), and that a completely failed hinge could allow the door to come off. Thorney Motorsport (via Foreign Automotive) also mentions hinge replacements on the 570S, while noting that this does not establish a failure rate for the whole range.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Recall: brake banjo bolt without fluid passage (US)

    Manufacturer recall

    McLaren recalled certain 2020 570S, 2019 600LT and other models in the United States: the brake banjo bolt may lack the holes that carry fluid to the caliper, which could cause loss of braking at one wheel and a car that pulls to one side (NHTSA, recall 21V561, 19 vehicles). Dealers inspect and replace the bolt free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG

  1. Battery draining while parked

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive presents the 570S as the most common case of a car that will not start anymore after a few weeks of standing: the original battery can go flat in two weeks, and a deep discharge can cause several modules to lose their calibration, which then have to be recoded. Automonitor confirms that the 570S and 570GT have not resolved this parasitic drain problem. A maintenance charger is recommended as soon as the car is parked.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. IRIS infotainment system faults

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive describes faults on the IRIS 2 that are more annoying than serious: dead pixels, Bluetooth disconnections, SD card reader problems, loss of GPS and occasional reboots, often resolved by a software update or by replacing a component. Friends Car Rental mentions frozen or black screens, and screens stuck in a reboot loop, on the 540C, 570S, 650S and 720S.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Accumulator pressure loss and hydraulic leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive explains that the hydraulic accumulator, which controls gear changes and nose lift, loses its nitrogen preload with age and heat; preventive replacement is advised for 570S cars that have not had it done, as the failure is sudden (the car no longer shifts gears). Friends Car Rental lists hydraulic leaks (hoses, seals) among the known faults of the 570S and estimates the repair at between 1,500 and 15,000 AED (UAE dirhams, not euros).

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Cooling fluid connectors that harden

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive reports that the first quick-release cooling connectors harden and crack over time (slow coolant loss, sweet smell, puddle), and that a leak detected too late can lead to engine repair. Friends Car Rental also mentions coolant leaks on the 570S, with a risk of overheating and costly engine damage.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Cracked door hinges

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Friends Car Rental says the hinges on the gull-wing doors can crack on the 540C, 570S and 570GT (repair costs 7,500 to 10,000 AED per side, UAE dirhams), and that a completely failed hinge could allow the door to come off. Thorney Motorsport (via Foreign Automotive) also mentions hinge replacements on the 570S, while noting that this does not establish a failure rate for the whole range.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Recall: foam pad under the fuel tank (570GT)

    Manufacturer recall

    The NVH foam pad placed under the fuel tank can trap moisture and corrode the tank, with a risk of fuel leakage and fire (NHTSA, recall 20V231, notably 2017 to 2019 570GT). Dealers remove the pad, inspect the tank and replace it if corroded, free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG

  1. Battery draining while parked

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive presents the 570S as the most common case of a car that will not start anymore after a few weeks of standing: the original battery can go flat in two weeks, and a deep discharge can cause several modules to lose their calibration, which then have to be recoded. Automonitor confirms that the 570S and 570GT have not resolved this parasitic drain problem. A maintenance charger is recommended as soon as the car is parked.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. IRIS infotainment system faults

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Foreign Automotive describes faults on the IRIS 2 that are more annoying than serious: dead pixels, Bluetooth disconnections, SD card reader problems, loss of GPS and occasional reboots, often resolved by a software update or by replacing a component. Friends Car Rental mentions frozen or black screens, and screens stuck in a reboot loop, on the 540C, 570S, 650S and 720S.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Accumulator pressure loss and hydraulic leaks

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive explains that the hydraulic accumulator, which controls gear changes and nose lift, loses its nitrogen preload with age and heat; preventive replacement is advised for 570S cars that have not had it done, as the failure is sudden (the car no longer shifts gears). Friends Car Rental lists hydraulic leaks (hoses, seals) among the known faults of the 570S and estimates the repair at between 1,500 and 15,000 AED (UAE dirhams, not euros).

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  4. Cooling fluid connectors that harden

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Foreign Automotive reports that the first quick-release cooling connectors harden and crack over time (slow coolant loss, sweet smell, puddle), and that a leak detected too late can lead to engine repair. Friends Car Rental also mentions coolant leaks on the 570S, with a risk of overheating and costly engine damage.

    Versions
    540C 3.8 V8 540 SSG, 570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570GT 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  5. Recall: brake banjo bolt without fluid passage (US)

    Manufacturer recall

    McLaren recalled certain 2020 570S, 2019 600LT and other models in the United States: the brake banjo bolt may lack the holes that carry fluid to the caliper, which could cause loss of braking at one wheel and a car that pulls to one side (NHTSA, recall 21V561, 19 vehicles). Dealers inspect and replace the bolt free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    570S Coupé 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 570S Spider 3.8 V8 570 SSG, 600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  6. Recall: coolant leak (600LT)

    Manufacturer recall

    On certain 2019-2020 600LT coupés and Spiders, the seal between the temperature sensor housing and the external radiator hose can leak into the engine bay, with a fire risk on contact with hot components (NHTSA, recall 23V484). The hose, housing and clamp are replaced free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  7. Recall: misrouted brake lines (600LT)

    Manufacturer recall

    The brake lines on certain 600LTs may be misrouted and cause the brake to act on the wrong side, which can lock a rear wheel and cause loss of control (NHTSA, recall 25V216, opened April 2025). Dealers check and correct the connections free of charge.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    600LT 3.8 V8 600 SSG
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the McLaren 570S / 570GT / 540C / 600LT Sports Series P13 (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

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