2013 McLaren MP4-12C Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
1 safety recall for the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C
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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Inflator module (air bags)
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2013 MP4-12C vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are…
Remedy: McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 McLaren MP4-12C have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,550 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2013 McLaren MP4-12C. The contact stated that mold was developing in the lens covering the headlights, causing the headlights to be foggy. The contact stated that the failure was af”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 1, 2023 · Exterior lighting
“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, February 6, 2018 · Exterior lighting
Compare McLaren MP4-12C model years
Recall and complaint counts for every McLaren MP4-12C model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 McLaren MP4-12C | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2013 McLaren MP4-12C
How do I know if my 2013 McLaren MP4-12C 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 2013 McLaren MP4-12C; 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 18V007000).
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.