McLaren MP4-12C / 12C Spider I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Each campaign in detail

1. Takata passenger airbag recall (United States)

   Manufacturer recall

   In the United States, McLaren recalled 2012 MP4-12Cs (654 vehicles in the NHTSA file, in hot and humid regions): the Takata inflator of the passenger airbag can rupture when deployed and throw metal fragments at the occupants. The remedy is a free replacement of the passenger airbag (about 5 hours). This is a US recall: have it checked against the serial number with McLaren.

   Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

   Versions

   Coupé 3.8 V8 biturbo 600 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, Coupé 3.8 V8 biturbo 625 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, Spider 3.8 V8 biturbo 625 ch double embrayage 7 rapports

   Onset

   not documented

   Repair

   not documented

   Sources

   • Part 573 Safety Recall Report 17V-005 (airbag passager Takata, MP4-12C 2012) — NHTSA (new tab)
   • Avis de rappel 17V-005, airbag avant passager — NHTSA (new tab)

2. Wiper motor seizure recall (United States)

   Manufacturer recall

   NHTSA recall 13V-541 covers 2012-2014 MP4-12C Spiders and coupés sold or registered in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas: in high heat and humidity, the wiper motor brushes swell and seize, reducing visibility in the rain. Free replacement of the motor (about 2 hours). AutoGuide counts 376 cars affected. This is a US recall: have it checked against the serial number.

   Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

   Versions

   Coupé 3.8 V8 biturbo 600 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, Coupé 3.8 V8 biturbo 625 ch double embrayage 7 rapports, Spider 3.8 V8 biturbo 625 ch double embrayage 7 rapports

   Onset

   not documented

   Repair

   not documented

   Sources

   • Avis de rappel 13V-541, moteur d'essuie-glace MP4-12C 2012-2014 — NHTSA (new tab)
   • McLaren MP4-12C Recalled for Faulty Windshield Wipers — AutoGuide (new tab)

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

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