The McLaren P1 is a vehicle built from 2009 to 2021. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the P1 is
The McLaren P1 is a vehicle that McLaren built from 2009 to 2021 — 13 model years. Its closest siblings in the McLaren range: 720S, SENNA, 570S.
McLaren P1 tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment P1 owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the McLaren P1 have? Power & range
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The P1 by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the McLaren P1. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | P1 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 4 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the McLaren P1?
The P1 is a vehicle, built from 2009 to 2021.
What is the McLaren P1 warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the P1 reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific P1?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in McLaren
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 720S | 2017–2023 | 6 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren SENNA | 2017–2021 | 3 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren 570S | 2009–2021 | 2 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren GT | 2017–2023 | 13 | — | 4.0/5 |
| McLaren ARTURA | 2023–2026 | 6 | — | 4.5/5 |
| McLaren 650S | 2009–2021 | 3 | — | 4.5/5 |
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