2014 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (3)
Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:motor 2013-10-30 · campaign 13V541000 · 376 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (70)
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 70 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-05-23 · 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 issue in these cars, and should be addressed under warranty, but mclaren refuses to replace the lenses for anyone who has tried to get this done by their…”
2018-05-23 · Exterior Lighting · 11,000 mi“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 eventually replaced under warranty. one of the replacement headlights had a defect in the outer lamination which was pealing as soon as it was installed. …”
2018-03-26 · Exterior Lighting · 6,000 mi“the interior of the headlight assembly on both driver and passenger sides is being overtaken with mold and the exterior is peeling/degrading. this is a common issue affecting this model that used to be covered under warranty but has not been covered in the last year or two. the mold and exterior peeling are getting the the point of encroaching upon…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.