2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility/Wiper (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Equipment:electrical:infotainment (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · KA-02059 · Other
esp causing vehicle limitations
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-30 · KA-02005 V2 · Other
updated voltage for sensor position
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-18 · KA-01783 · Other
mclaren dmtl test diagnosis
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-29 · KA-01988 · Other
apple carplay quick start guide and troubleshooting
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-25 · KA-02005 · Other
airbrake diagnosis guide
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-26 · KA-01783 v2 · Other
mclaren dmtl test diagnosis
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-15 · Visibility/Wiper · 8,000 mi“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 relat…”
2022-01-28 · Equipment:electrical:infotainment“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 ex…”
2022-01-28 · Exterior Lighting“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 visibili…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.