Recall 13V541 affects 376 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider vehicles for jamming wiper motor brushes. Repair is free at any franchised McLaren dealer.
McLaren is recalling 376 2012-2014 MP4-12C Spider vehicles in hot and humid states because wiper motor brushes can jam and stop the wipers. Non-working wipers in bad weather reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk, and the McLaren dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The windshield wiper motor on the 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider is the electric motor that moves the wiper arms across the glass. Inside the motor, small brushes carry electrical current to the rotating part of the motor. When that contact stays steady, the motor keeps the blades moving so the windshield can be cleared during rain or spray.
On affected cars originally sold in, or currently registered in, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, heat and humidity can affect those motor brushes. The brushes can jam inside the wiper motor instead of sliding as they should. When the brushes jam, electrical contact is interrupted and the motor stops, leaving the wiper arms unable to sweep the windshield.
There is no warning sign before failure. The wipers can stop working when the motor brushes jam, so the problem becomes obvious only when the wipers fail to move or stop clearing the windshield.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2012, 2013, and 2014 model years, all tied to the same wiper system component.
| 2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider | wiper system |
|---|---|
| 2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider | wiper system |
| 2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider | wiper system |
| Units affected | 376 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the wipers stop working during inclement weather, visibility drops and crash risk increases. Avoid driving in rain or snow until the wiper motors are replaced, and call a McLaren dealer if the wipers fail. Repair will be free at any franchised McLaren dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised McLaren dealer to ask whether the free wiper-motor replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the wiper-motor replacement that fixes wipers that stop working in heat and humidity.
- Bring the recall notice if McLaren mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V541 when you call.
- Avoid driving in rain until the repair is complete because failed wipers reduce visibility.
What happens at the repair
The remedy filed for campaign 13V541 calls for McLaren dealers to replace the wiper motors free of charge. If your VIN is included, the dealer repair will be free once available. At the dealer, a McLaren technician replaces the wiper motor so the windshield wipers can keep clearing the glass in hot, humid conditions. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Call the McLaren service desk with your VIN before visiting so the dealer can confirm campaign 13V541 and parts handling.
Timeline
| October 30, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V541?
Recall 13V541 covers 376 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider vehicles with windshield wiper motor brushes that can jam in high heat and humidity. If the wipers stop in bad weather, driver visibility drops and crash risk rises. McLaren dealers replace the wiper motors for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2014 McLaren MP4-12C Spider is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V541. The recall is tied to vehicles sold in, or registered in, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. If your VIN is included, contact a franchised McLaren dealer and reference recall 13V541.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and McLaren dealers replace the wiper motors free of charge. McLaren also listed lifetime wiper motor warranty coverage for vehicles outside the recall area that fail for this issue.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced visibility in bad weather. If the wiper motor brushes jam, the windshield wipers stop working. Rain, spray, or other inclement weather then becomes harder to see through, which raises the risk of a crash.
When did McLaren start this recall repair?
McLaren began the recall repair on December 19, 2013. If your VIN is included and the wiper motor has not been replaced under this recall, call a franchised McLaren dealer and ask for the free recall 13V541 wiper motor replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V541000 |
|---|---|
| McLaren customer service | 1-646-429-8916 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V541 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V541000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →