The 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider has 3 recalls, the most serious being a defective airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death to the driver or passengers.
This airbag defect covers two separate filings that address the same underlying hazard, with one targeting vehicles registered in high-humidity states and territories where moisture accelerates the deterioration that leads to rupture. The wiper motor recall affects both Spider and Coupe variants registered in the same high-humidity southern states: the motor can fail entirely, leaving the driver with no wiper function during rain and a significantly reduced view of the road ahead.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflators may explode due to propellant breaking down after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag modules at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflators may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflators at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In high heat and humidity, the wiper motor's brushes can jam, causing the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
The wiper motor will be replaced at no cost. Vehicles outside the recall area receive lifetime warranty coverage for this issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
