2013 Can-Am Spyder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (7) · Engine (6) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
20 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2017-12-05 · A108150 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
up-to-date information on the 2013 roadster product.
Power Train 2016-10-03 · A2013-SE5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not shifting when engine gets warm.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2015-03-14 · 000053924 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp roadster: cruise control functional issue, some customers may experience cruise control cancelling on its own, button loose, ot setting at all. *lj
Electrical System:software 2014-08-26 · 000034361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp roadster : complaints regarding intermittent dps assistance or no assistance at all. *lj
Electrical System 2014-04-12 · D109338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trailer module may fail.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-04-09 · SB-2013-0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp: front fuse boxes seal allows water to infiltrate; when engine has started can cause code p1614 to be triggered and home limp mode; the belt guard retaining screws are not secured properly. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-10-23 · Engine · 6,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2013 can-am rd spyder. the contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 35–40, the vehicle caught fire from the front of the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. there were no reported injuries. there was no police report filed. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to his residence. t…”
2022-03-28 · Electrical System“left handle bar control switch, when turning the left flasher signal on its want work ,when turning the right flasher on to change lane, after change lane want cut off, it’s a safety problem to look down to see if it’s off, had the light bulbs check they all work, they tell me it’s could be a manufacturers defect in the left handle bar control swit…”
2021-08-30 · Service Brakes“brake cylinder get hot and may melt, high engine compartment temperature, engine cut off while driving on the highway, the consumer inquired about whether or the vehicle has a brake master cylinder recall.…”
2020-10-13 · Unknown Or Other · 1 mi“2013 can-am spyder rt with 793 miles, drove yesterday 10-12-2020 in the evening, went about 1/2 mile and dark black smoke started coming out of the dual top ports i believe are air intakes. stopped as it was thick smoke. rode it home smoking. temp range was in normal range. these bikes on web research, have a history of catching fire. put away in g…”
2018-10-18 · Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt s 991 se5 cy 13. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact heard a loud bang. the contact turned off the motorcycle and pushed it off the roadway. the motorcycle was towed to america's motor sports (930 8th avenue s, nashville, tn 37203) where it was diagnosed that the clutch exploded and debris en…”
2016-07-05 · Steering · 400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 (na) can-am spyder. while driving 55 mph, the power steering seized without warning. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 400. …”
2015-05-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,500 mi“excess heat build up, the engine does no over heat how ever the extreme heat is experienced under the seat. the gas tank gets hot to the point that the gas can be heard boiling, gas cap so hot one has to use gloves to remove for filling. strong gas odor after riding and when parking. must leave the unit outside until it cools off due fear of fire i…”
2014-08-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“we purchased our bike august of 2013. when we picked it up we drove it for approximately 30 miles and stopped because it was so hot, we called the dealer and told them about it being hot. they acted as if it was normal. we took the bike in for the recall that brp had requested. they did the recall but the heat issue remained. i asked the dealer to …”
2014-08-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 15 mi“there is a terrible gas smell when i stop and when i get home from a ride i have to park the spyder outside so that the entire garage doesn't smell like gas. also, when i'm riding i have to position my feet just right on the right side floorboard to keep from getting my foot or ankle burned from the heat being put out on that side. *tr…”
2014-08-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“strong gas smell after ride and bike is hot. also heat around seat and left leg.can not put phone in compartment in front due to heat. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.