2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Motor (visibility)
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…
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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The headlight lenses on both sides are growing a mold and fogging. The fogging is gradually worsening, and, at some point, will compromise the light emitted and result in glare. It is a well-known iss”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2018 · Exterior lighting
“Original headlights developed opaque spotting on the interior of the clear housing, which if left unchecked would have compromised the light output and nighttime visibility. Both headlights were event”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2018 · Exterior lighting
Compare McLaren MP4-12C Spider model years
Recall and complaint counts for every McLaren MP4-12C Spider model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 McLaren MP4-12C Spider | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider
How do I know if my 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised McLaren dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V541000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.