2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C
The 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 19 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 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C, potentially affecting up to 371 vehicles.
Recall 18V007000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 371 vehicles affected
Defect: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2013 MP4-12C vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, 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 frontal air bag modules...
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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 McLaren MP4-12C. The contact stated that mold was developing in the lens covering the headlights, causing the headlights to be foggy. The contact stated that the failure was affecting his vision of the roadway while driving and was causing a glare for oncoming drivers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the headlight housings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and covered the replacement of the headlights housing; however, the failure persisted, and the headlight housings were replaced with the same model of headlight housings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 4,900.
THE HEADLIGHT LENSES ON BOTH SIDES ARE GROWING A MOLD AND FOGGING. THE FOGGING IS GRADUALLY WORSENING, AND, AT SOME POINT, WILL COMPROMISE THE LIGHT EMITTED AND RESULT IN GLARE. IT IS A WELL-KNOWN ISSUE IN THESE CARS, AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT MCLAREN REFUSES TO REPLACE THE LENSES FOR ANYONE WHO HAS TRIED TO GET THIS DONE BY THEIR DEALERS, MYSELF INCLUDED. IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS IN VIOLATION OF YOUR REGULATIONS S5.1.2 (B) AND (C): HTTPS://WWW.GPO.GOV/FDSYS/PKG/CFR-2004-TITLE49-VOL5/XML/CFR-2004-TITLE49-VOL5-SEC571-108.XML IT IS ESTIMATED THAT, OF THE 3400 MP4-12C CARS IN THE US ALONE, ABOUT 40% OF THEM HAVE THE PROBLEM. I CAN NOT VOUCH FOR THIS NUMBER, BUT ON A MCLAREN FORUM, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN NOTED BY MANY OWNERS AND THEIR DEALERSHIPS WERE UNABLE TO GET MCLAREN TO AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR. IT IS ALSO NOTED THAT KOENIGSEGG CARS HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM, AND THAT NHTSA DID TAKE ACTION. PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED, BUT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHOW HOW BAD IT REALLY IS WITH THE PHOTOS. APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE LENS SURFACE IS INVOLVED ON THE RIGHT, AND 20% ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND IT IS PROGRESSING. THE HEADLIGHT DESIGN FAILED TO MEET THE STANDARD THAT IT WOULD NOT HAVE SUCH ISSUES WHEN EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. MY CAR HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS OR ANY SPECIFIC INJURY TO THE HEADLIGHTS.
Safety Rating for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C
McLaren Automotive Incorporated has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
KA-01003 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Airbrake Warning Message
KA-01131 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Cover Does Not Open
SCB 11 G 005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Line Pressure Sensor Incorrect Wake Time
11 A 028 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Cheater glass seal rework
11 A 013 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Opening the luggage compartment if the doors cannot be opened
SCB 11 P 001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Update secondary fuse box access cover label
SCB 11 P 001 — EQUIPMENT
Update secondary fuse box access cover label
SCB 11 P 002 — TIRES
Correct tire and loading information label
SCB 11 P 002 — EQUIPMENT
Correct tire and loading information label
SCB 11 N 002 — EQUIPMENT
Electric seat rework
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MCLAREN MP4-12C
- 2011 MCLAREN MP4-12C — 0 complaints
- 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C — 3 complaints
- 2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C (current)
- 2014 MCLAREN MP4-12C — 0 complaints
Other MCLAREN Models
- MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER — 8 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