2013 Can-Am Spyder Rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (42)
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.
Electrical System 2025-05-15 · Service Bulletin 2016-7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
electric throttle actuator replacement the electric throttle actuator (eta) is now available for spare part. in case of any eta defect, it is not necessary anymore to replace the complete throttle body assembly.
Power Train 2016-10-03 · A2013-SE5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not shifting when engine gets warm.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-01-05 · REV87480 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air scoop retrofit kits.
Electrical System:wiring 2015-12-16 · 40182 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service tip (tst): a very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. dealerships has received the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation. letter to dealers sent on
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2015-12-10 · 87480REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service tip (tst) (revision): customer may complain of excessive heat felt on the lateral panels in certain riding conditions. steps to install panels. make sure the unit has the 2013-9 warranty campaign ecm update perform prior to the installation of these panels.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System 2015-09-25 · 87480 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service tip (tst): customer may complain of excessive heat felt on the lateral panels in certain riding conditions. solution is to install the air scoop panel kit. make sure the unit has the 2013-9 warranty campaign ecm update perform prior to the installation of these panels.
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-06-14 · Power Train · 16,100 mi“total and complete engine and transmission failure. i was doing 40 mph up a mountain road and the entire machine shutdown. it bucked me slightly from the seat. no power. no transmission. no warning. complete shutdown of machine. if i had been doing interstate speeds or on a much busier highway, i would have been rear-ended and most likely ejected …”
2016-03-20 · Vehicle Speed Control“i am writing this letter in regards to issues occurring with my 2013 can am spyder st-s. i purchased the motorcycle brand new in 2013 from houma, la performance power sports. for the last year or better, i have had problems with the brake light remaining on once the cycle engine is off. secondly, the motorcycle is constantly going into 'limp mod…”
2014-12-30 · Structure:body · 800 mi“1. the temperature of the vehicle near the upper calf areas of the rider is excesvie and has caused a significant burn to my left calf. when stopped at traffic the heat emitted is unbearable and i have to move my feet from the foot pegs to avoid being burned again. the vehicle is not designed to do this so i am forced into an uncomfortable situatio…”
2014-08-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 1,800 mi“when the outside temperature is up over 80 degrees the hot air coming back on your feet and legs will give you or your passenger first degree burns even with heavy levi's on. after parking the bike there is a strong smell of gasoline. this occurs on even very short rides. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.