2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (2 reports).

3Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider recalls

Passenger Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments Into Cabin

Recall 19V141Feb 28, 20192,792 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can degrade over time from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, risking injury

Recall 17V005Jan 9, 2017654 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Recall 13V541Oct 30, 2013376 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting2

What owners report

2018-05-23, Exterior Lighting
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.
2018-03-26, Exterior Lighting
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.

2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider questions

Does the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider: Passenger Airbag May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments Into Cabin; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, risking injury; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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