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.
The worst 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider problems
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Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V141000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 17V005000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 13V541000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider 82
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- ESP Causing Vehicle Limitations
- Updated Voltage for Sensor Position
- McLaren DMTL Test Diagnosis
- Apple CarPlay Quick Start Guide and Troubleshooting
- Airbrake Diagnosis Guide
- Nose Lift Operation Concerns
- A guide to aid in the identification of a missing core plug and repair method on V8 cylinder heads
- Boost Control Diagnosis Guide
- Wishbone Bushes Serviceability Guide
- Windscreen Washer Fluid Level Low Warning Message
What 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider
Is the 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider, close to a typical Mp4-12c Spider model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider?
Lights, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider have?
3 recalls, covering air bags and visibility.
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