Research · 3 model years

McLaren MP4-12CEvery model year, 2012–2014

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 6 owner complaints for the McLaren MP4-12C. The 2012 model year has the most complaints (3).

01 —Model years

McLaren MP4-12C years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2014	0	1	Not rated	—
2013	1	2	Not rated	—
2012	0	3	Not rated	—

20140 recalls · 1 complaints
20131 recall · 2 complaints
20120 recalls · 3 complaints

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
2012	3
2013	2
2014	1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026

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