2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (37) · Engine (16) · Structure:body (13)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
90 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Engine 2015-02-19 · campaign 15V095000 · 5,165 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.
Risk: Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.
Fix: BRP has notified owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2013-08-28 · campaign 13V386000 · 8,191 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.
Risk: Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: BRP will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397.
Service bulletins (59)
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 2024-03-18 · TST 140875 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revision of tst 140875 p0730 active fault fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. the cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-12-06 · TST 140654 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
Electrical System 2021-06-28 · TST 138823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. functionality issue with gps support kit and the led floorboard lights kit
Power Train 2016-10-03 · A2013-SE5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
not shifting when engine gets warm.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-28 · Service Brakes · 27,000 mi“excess heat has melted the brake line twice, master cyl. melted, braks get soft and inhibit stopping power, electrical wiringis degrading from excess heat, gas tanl get so hot the gas starts to boil, panels are melting and warping from excess heat. the unit has been declared un safe to ride. brp refuses to address the safety issues, all recalls and…”
2018-06-24 · Engine · 17,000 mi“can"t stop an oil leak. afraid it might get hot and catch on fire!!! *dt…”
2018-02-21 · Suspension · 7,900 mi“while riding on the highway in motion, during a clear day on july 16 2016. the subject vehicle suffered a blown rear tire leaving a large center strip of blended steel and rubber shaped as a wide belt that extended past the rear of the bike. see the multiple photos attached in (exhibit p). while attempting to bring the bike to a safe halt to the …”
2017-11-30 · Suspension · 7,900 mi“see the attach nhtsa_complaint.pdf the vehicle was in motion. can am spyder serial/vin # [xxx], model # 000b9dc00. i have put that i was going 75 miles per hour, not sure of the number as this is a bike. my goal is to keep up with traffic. however the speed limit on the highway is 75 mph. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of info…”
2016-07-29 · Service Brakes · 10,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt. while driving 70 mph, a brake warning light illuminated and the vehicle required a longer distance to stop. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed brake fluid leaking beneath the vehicle. fumes of smoke were seen beneath the seat. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campa…”
2015-06-22 · Engine“i received a recall notice about the elevated temperature in the engine compartment on february 26, 2015. in the safety recall notice i was advised to contact brp dealership, which i did immediately. i was told the part was on back order and to call back in april i contacted them again in april, was told the states with the hottest temperature w…”
2015-06-11 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v095000 (engine); however, the manufacturer's remedy was incomplete. the manufacturer stated that they would be replacing the body panel with new improved body panels and an upgraded fuel system kit. the contact received templates to use to c…”
2015-06-09 · Steering · 3,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 can-am spyder rt. while driving 55 mph, the heat emitting from the top of the vehicle measured 169 degrees fahrenheit. in addition, the contact had to continuously steer the vehicle in order to keep it in position. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v095000 (engine). the vehicle was taken …”
2015-06-03 · Structure:body · 2,875 mi“while riding my can am spyder for approximately 30 minutes, i was stopped at a red light for over a minute. i then began to feel excessive heat from the right side of the bike, where my lower thigh and knee touches the panel of the bike. i also began to smell a strong odor of burning plastic (sort of like when a resister or computer chip gets fried…”
2015-05-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System“we have been waiting for a recall fix that was informed by brp would be in may 2015. through social media we were told by brpcare that the fix was ready and supplied pictures. we have scheduled the work but am not happy with the fix as it changes the appearance of the vehicle. when i called nhtsa i was informed that she could not find any info…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.