CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).
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3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2012 Mclaren MP4-12C recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C.
Most common 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C. The contact stated that while driving during rainy weather, the front windshield wipers intermittently failed to operate as needed. An unknown windshield wiper error message was displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V541000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
The main headlights on the McLaren MP4-12C are susceptible to condensation, and mold that cannot be cleared as it is internal. This is caused by a faulty seal, or glue, holding the top clear glass, to the plastic molding which allows condensation to happen, causing the mold. Almost all McLaren MP4-12C's have the moldy headlights, reducing visibility and creating a hazard for the driver, as well as incoming traffic, as the light pattern is no longer uniform making it hard to see at night. The only solution is to replace the headlights with new ones costing more than $4,000.
This is the cars main navigation, radio, and other configuration critical to the cars operability and safety. McLaren calls this the IRIS system, and they issued an upgrade after the first one had many documented problems throughout the world, with the IRIS II system. They replaced them while the cars were under warranty, but once the warranty expires on your car, you have to pay upwards of $10,000 to replace what is essentially a radio touch screen. There is a high documented failure rate of the IRIS systems in following McLaren Models. The MP4-12C, the 650S, the 675LT. The part is made by Parrot in China, and they only sell the replacement screens to McLaren, creating a very expensi
2012 Mclaren MP4-12C questions
Does the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Visibility/Wiper (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C has been fixed?
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