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2020 Mclaren 570S maintenance schedule

The 2020 570S is part of the Carbon MonoCell II generation (2016-2021), sold as a coupe. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2020 570S needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Mclaren's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide. Rows marked Unverified have no source Carlyle could confirm and are shown for completeness.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (M838T E)

Full synthetic oil and filter change

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter (M838T E)

Visual check at 10k, hardware replaced at 20k

20,000 mi / 2 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter (M838T E)

Bundled with Service B

20,000 mi / 2 yearsUnverified
Brake fluid (M838T E)

Full flush, DOT4 LFV racing fluid; time-based only

2 yearsIndependent
Engine coolant (M838T E)

Full glycol flush; time-based only

6 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid (M838T E)

SSG fluid change with diagnostic check

30,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs (M838T E)

Iridium plug replacement

36,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Serpentine belt (M838T E)

Condition-based; visually inspected each service

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
12V battery (M838T E)

Annual diagnostic profiling and terminal conditioning

1 yearIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
5W-40, 7.18 qt
Transmission fluid
75W-90 API GL-4 / GL-5

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.8 L 8-cyl (M838T E), 562 hp, 7-speed SSG dual-clutch, RWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2020 570S owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Engine overheating and lifter failure

high severity

$1,700 to fix

Severe overheating linked to internal hydraulic lifter collapse; diagnosis is labor-intensive and often needs specialist intervention

Source: reddit.com

Radiator support frame fatigue

medium severity

$674-$750 to fix

Visible coolant seepage or hairline fracturing at the front cooling matrix support

Source: ebay.com

Door latch actuator failure

medium severity

$1,700 to fix

Dihedral door fails to fully latch into the striker, triggering false door-ajar warnings; requires interior panel removal to replace

Source: reddit.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2020 Mclaren 570S

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Mclaren dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA 21V561000

July 2021

McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2020 570S, GT, 2019 600LT, and 2019-2020 720S vehicles. The brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing the holes that supply brake fluid to the caliper, which would cause the brakes to fail on one corner of the vehicle.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the banjo bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2021. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916. McLaren's number for this recall is SRC 00 C 001.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$1,450

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other 570S model years

Carbon MonoCell II (2016-2021)

201620172018201920202021

Shopping new? The Mclaren 570S guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-20. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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