2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
31
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
The 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by McLaren Automotive Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Exterior Lighting (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER, potentially affecting up to 3,822 vehicles.
Recall 19V141000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 2,792 vehicles affected
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012-2013 MP4-12C, 2014-2016 650s, 2015-2016 675 LT, 2014-2015 P1 and 2015-2017 570 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
View full details →Recall 17V005000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 654 vehicles affected
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012 MP4-12C vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger...
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2017. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
View full details →Recall 13V541000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 376 vehicles affected
Defect: McLaren Automotive, Inc. (McLaren) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 MP4 12-C Spider and Coupe vehicles manufactured October 10, 2011, through October 23, 2013 and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Due to a combination of high ambient temperatures and humidity, the wiper motor brushes may jam causing the wiper motor to...
Consequence: Non-functioning wipers during inclement weather may be reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: McLaren will notify will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Vehicles outside of the recall area will have a lifetime warranty on their wiper motors that fail for this issue. The recall began on...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HAZE,CONDENSATION AND VISIBLE IMPERFECTIONS INSIDE BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES. MORE PRONOUNCED ON DRIVERS SIDE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AMONG MCLAREN OWNERS, PLEASE SEE PICTURES OTHER OWNERS HAVE SUBMITTED.
HEADLIGHTS ARE DEVELOPING FOGGING ON THE INNER SURFACE. I AM WORRIED THIS WILL LEAD TO POOR VISIBILITY AT NIGHT AND IS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF MCLAREN MP4-12CS AS WELL AND IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. THEY REFUSE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Safety Rating for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
McLaren Automotive Incorporated has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KA-01131 V2 — EQUIPMENT
Engine Cover Does Not Open
11 F 023 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
McLaren 12C Improved Track Cooling Performance
SCB 11 M 062 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Horn re-orientation (US Only)
11 M 027 — ENGINE
Knock Senor Diagnostic Trouble Code Clarification
11 G 003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Airbrake Contamination Cleaning
SCB 11 A 037 — EQUIPMENT
Subframe Bolt Check
11 M 054 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) module configuration procedure
11 M 054 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) module configuration procedure
11 A 036 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Door divider bar adjustment instructions
11 K 003 — EQUIPMENT
Fuel Filler Actuator Reset Procedure
Showing 10 of 31 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
- 2011 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — 0 complaints
- 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER (current)
- 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — 2 complaints
- 2014 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — 3 complaints
- 2015 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — 1 complaint
Other MCLAREN Models
- MCLAREN MP4-12C — 5 total complaints
- MCLAREN 570 — 4 total complaints
- MCLAREN 600LT — 4 total complaints
- MCLAREN 650S — 2 total complaints
- MCLAREN 720S — 2 total complaints
- MCLAREN ARTURA — 2 total complaints
- MCLAREN 570 GT — 1 total complaint
- MCLAREN 570S — 1 total complaint