McLaren MP4-12C Recalls (2013-2013)
The McLaren MP4-12C has been the subject of 1 recall campaign on record with NHTSA across the 2013 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags.
The McLaren MP4-12C scores 41 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 1 campaigns span 1 model year of the McLaren MP4-12C. The single largest affected 371 vehicles, over air bags. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common MP4-12C problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the McLaren MP4-12C may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Recalls by model year
2013 McLaren MP4-12C Recalls
1 recall affects the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C, involving the air bags.
Every McLaren MP4-12C recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2013 McLaren MP4-12C
- Vehicles in this recall
- 371
- Reported
- Jan 5, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 6, 2018
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 used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V007000.
Common questions about McLaren MP4-12C recalls
- Does the McLaren MP4-12C have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall campaign on record for the McLaren MP4-12C across the 2013 model years. The most common areas are the air bags.
- How many times has the McLaren MP4-12C been recalled?
- The McLaren MP4-12C has 1 recall campaign from the 2013 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious McLaren MP4-12C recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 371 vehicles. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Which McLaren MP4-12C model year has the most recalls?
- The 2013 McLaren MP4-12C has the most, with 1 recall campaign on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my McLaren MP4-12C has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.