The most-reported 720S run is SBM14DCA6JW (2018 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 50% of reports; NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for 720S model years 2017–2020.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The McLaren 720S has 2 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 720S complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBM14DCA6JW•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| SBM14DCA0KW•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 14 720S VINs so far, most often 2020, 2018, 2021 builds.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 50% of everything McLaren 720S owners report: Unknown Or Other, 1 of 2 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on the McLaren 720S; the 2 below cover build years 2017 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 20V231000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2017–2020 |
| 21V561000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2019–2020 |
20V231000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2017: 3 years on the road before the recall.
The 720S against its rivals
The 720S draws 1 complaints per production run; the Kia Forte 3.8, the Volkswagen Golf 1.5 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.2. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 720S | 2 | 2 | 0% | |
| Kia Forte | 2,428 | 637 | 8.9% | |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1,260 | 826 | 3.7% | |
| Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 26 | 21 | 0% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | McLaren 720S | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 2 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The McLaren 720S share of that is 2 complaints over 2 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a McLaren 720S VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 2 NHTSA complaints from 2 720S runs and 2 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 720S production run has the most complaints?
SBM14DCA6JW, a 2018 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 720S run has 1.
Does the 720S get more complaints than the Kia Forte?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the 720S against 3.8 for the Kia Forte.
How many 720S complaints involve a crash?
0% of 2 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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