McLaren MP4-12C Spider Recalls (2012-2014)
The McLaren MP4-12C Spider has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2012 to 2014 model years. They cluster mostly around the air bags and visibility.
The McLaren MP4-12C Spider scores 89 out of 100 (grade A), one of the cleaner recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 67% 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 3 campaigns span 3 model years of the McLaren MP4-12C Spider. The single largest affected 2,792 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 Spider 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 Spider 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.
McLaren MP4-12C Spider recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
McLaren MP4-12C Spider recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Recalls
1 recall affects the 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider, involving the visibility.
2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider, involving the air bags and visibility.
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider, involving the air bags and visibility.
Every McLaren MP4-12C Spider recall in detail
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2012-2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,792
- Reported
- Feb 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 28, 2019
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 explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature 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 air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
NHTSA campaign number 19V141000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 654
- Reported
- Jan 9, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 13, 2017
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 frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 17V005000.
Visibility
- Affected years
- 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
- Vehicles in this recall
- 376
- Reported
- Oct 30, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 19, 2013
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 stop working.
Risk: 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 December 19, 2013. Owners may contact McLaren at 1-646-429-8916.
NHTSA campaign number 13V541000.
Common questions about McLaren MP4-12C Spider recalls
- Does the McLaren MP4-12C Spider have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the McLaren MP4-12C Spider across the 2012 to 2014 model years. The most common areas are the air bags and visibility.
- How many times has the McLaren MP4-12C Spider been recalled?
- The McLaren MP4-12C Spider has 3 recall campaigns from the 2012 to 2014 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 Spider recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the air bags, affecting 2,792 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 Spider model year has the most recalls?
- The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider has the most, with 3 recall campaigns 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 Spider 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.