2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 16 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Aug 15, 2025
Incident date: Aug 26, 2023
Wear of Strut Bearing causing crunching sounds at low speed braking and turning. Dealer reports this is due to dirt and debris getting up there. Vehicle has 34,000 miles (out of warranty due to time) and has had only light use off-road on dirt roads (2 camping trips). Not repairing can cause further... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Jan 28, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
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 ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 28, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
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-... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C
16 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
KA-01043 V2
Apr 5, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Clutch Breather Oil Leak
KA-01620
Apr 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Intermittent Oil Pressure Warning
KA-01012 V3
Dec 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rear View Camera and McLaren Track Telemetry displayed when not fitted
KA-01458
Nov 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Leak Detection Dye
KA-01458
Nov 25, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Engine Oil Leak Detection Dye
KA-01435
Nov 3, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil Smoke From Exhaust
KA-01435
Nov 3, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Oil Smoke From Exhaust
KA-01433
Sep 8, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Clicking Noise from CCM brakes
KA-01012 V2
May 11, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rear View Camera and McLaren Track Telemetry displayed when not fitted
KA-01012 V2
May 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Rear View Camera and McLaren Track Telemetry displayed when not fitted
KA-01103 V2
Apr 23, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Clutch Over Temperature Warning In The Instrument Cluster
KA-01103 V2
Apr 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Clutch Over Temperature Warning In The Instrument Cluster
KA-01044 V2
Apr 21, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hard Buttons On IRIS Screen Inoperative
KA-01044 V2
Apr 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Hard Buttons On IRIS Screen Inoperative
KA-01003 V2
Apr 14, 2021
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Airbrake Warning Message
KA-01003 V2
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Airbrake Warning Message
MCLAREN MP4-12C - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MCLAREN MP4-12C across all model years (2013, 2013).
1
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths