Vehicle recall 13V541000 · October 30, 2013

2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider

Due to a combination of high ambient temperatures and humidity, the wiper motor brushes may jam causing the wiper motor to stop working.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Non-functioning wipers during inclement weather may be reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V541000
Reported to NHTSA: October 30, 2013
Filed by: McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Owner notification: December 19, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 376
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Recall 13V541000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

McLaren MP4-12C Spider (2012-2014): 2014, 2013, 2012

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