2013 McLaren Mp4-12C Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C.

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Recalls for 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~371 vehicles.

18V007000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~371 affected

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 equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

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2013 McLaren Mp4-12C — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 371 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full McLaren Mp4-12C reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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