2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
29
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
The 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR. 29 technical service bulletins have been issued by McLaren Automotive Incorporated for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER, potentially affecting up to 3,168 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 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 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I SENT MY 2013 MC LAREN IN FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RECALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED IT WAS IN DEFAULT WITH A MESSAGE THAT SAID "AIR BAG" AND "TRANSMISSION" WAS IN DEFAULT. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG THAT WAS IN DEFAULT. THEY SAID IT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE THESE ISSUES WHEN I SENT IT TO THEM. I BELIEVE THAT THEY MIGHT BE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE RECALL PROCESS BY FIXING ONE SAFETY ISSUE AND CAUSING ANOTHER. THE CAR HAS 7359 MILES ON IT SO I FIND IT SURPRISING THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WOULD GO BAD UNLESS THERE IS A DEFECT THAT PERHAPS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THEY ALSO FOUND MANY OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR BUT NONE THAT I WAS CONSIDER SAFETY CONCERNS. THE TOTAL ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS WAS $11318.86. I WOULD HOPE THAT THE RECALL WOULD NOT BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCIAL GAIN FOR THE DEALERS. .
THE FRONT HEADLAMPS HAVE DEVELOPED CONDENSATION AND MOLD INSIDE THE CLEAR HOUSING. A CLOUDY SUBSTANCE HAS FORMED INSIDE THE HEADLAMPS AND CAN NOT BE REMOVED. THE CONDENSATION HAS SPREAD AND BECOME WORSE OVER TIME PROBABLY DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLAMPS AND NOT BEING PROPERLY SEALED. THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHICH MCLAREN IS WELL AWARE OF AND HAS BEEN REPORTED BY ALMOST ALL OF THE MP4-12C OWNERS. MY HEADLAMPS WERE REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS RE-OCCURRED WITH THE 2ND SET OF HEADLAMPS AND NOW MCLAREN HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE ANY OF THE CUSTOMER'S HEADLAMPS. HOPEFULLY, YOU CAN PERSUADE MCLAREN TO ISSUE A RECALL TO REPLACE ALL THE HEADLAMPS WITH A BETTER FIX. THANK YOU.
Safety Rating for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
McLaren Automotive Incorporated has issued 29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KA-01620 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Intermittent Oil Pressure Warning
KA-01012 V2 — EQUIPMENT
Rear View Camera and McLaren Track Telemetry displayed when not fitted
KA-01131 V2 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Cover Does Not Open
KA-01043 — EQUIPMENT
Transmission Clutch Breather Oil Leak
KA-01017 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electric Steering Column Inoperative and / or Does Not Calibrate
KA-01044 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hard Buttons On IRIS Screen Inoperative
KA-01040 — SUSPENSION
PCC Degrade Warning Message
SCB 11 M 069 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Software Update to Platform 13
SCB 11 M 091 — EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Software Update to Platform 14
11 C 008 — PARKING BRAKE
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Caliper Bolt Check - FED
Showing 10 of 29 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 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 — 2 complaints
- 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER (current)
- 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