2013 Can-AM Spyder RT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,640miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT, 7% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,640 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My right foot becomes extremely hot while riding for great then 60 min at highway speeds. Even my wife as a passenger complains. I also noticed my driver seat and gas cap get quite hot also. Please fix the heat issue could be very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10579466, filed 2014-04, 1,100 miles“Noticed bad fuel smell from day one of owning the spyder. Would leave outside while it cooled off or put a box fan on it to blow the vapors out of the garage. In august of 2013 I noticed the brake lights staying on, removed side panel to fined the wires melted and shorted together. I also noticed the plastic on the master cylinder showed signs of melting and of getting hot. I repaired the wires with high temperature electrical tape. I received a safety recall notice from brp in september for heat related problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650634, filed 2014-10, 200 miles“We were part of a national bike club ride to a beach resort accompanied by approximately 300 riders. When we departed about 7 am, temperatures were in the low 70's. The route was mostly downhill and we maintained an average speed of about 50, 60 MPH. After just over one hour we arrived at the resort where we all moved to a large gravel parking area near the beach. Within seconds after I shut down and dismounted, grey smoke started seeping up between the body panels which quickly turned into black smoke smelling strongly of burning insulation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712984, filed 2015-04, 800 miles“I have a real safety concern involving the rt's. The button that operates the park/front trunk opener can...and has, resulted in a very dangerous situation. The button to open the front trunk failed to unlatch the trunk. It will only unlatch when the bike is powered on. Yesterday, 9/9/13, my grandson wanted me to take him for a ride around the neighborhood. I put on his helmet and placed him on the back of the bike. I needed to get something out of the front trunk, so I pushed the button down to open it...it failed to open after repeated tries. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543001, filed 2013-09, 2,598 miles“600 mile service complained to dealer of extreme fuel smell after rides. Was told that the purge valve was bad and they replaced it under warranty. Rode home and noticed that the fuel smell was the same. When I checked under the roadster I found fuel dripping from the bottom of the roadster. I called dealer and was told to top off the fuel tank before putting vehicle in garage. Dealer said that this was normal. 4600 mile service again complained of extreme fuel smell after rides. Asked dealer about hot hot right foot was told by dealer this was normal and the roadster was operating normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10651558, filed 2014-10, 1,640 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11018774May 15, 2025Electric 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…
- 10252669Mar 18, 2024Revision 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…
- 10198639Jun 28, 2021Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. Functionality issue with GPS support kit and the LED floorboard lights kit
- 10120469Dec 16, 2015Technical 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…
- 10057381Mar 14, 2015Brp roadster: complaint regarding hood actuator switch failure.
- 10057388Mar 4, 2015Bombardier roadster: complaints regarding windshield dropping on bumpy road.
- 10056027Aug 18, 2014Brp mc: when brake pedal is resting on hump stop, the brake light remains on, causing drainage to the battery. Model 2013 roadster.
- 10084725Jun 4, 2014Warranty pac bulletin 2014-3 addressing a possible limp home mode triggered by cb while transmitting due to incorrectly shielded can wires in entertainment and cb harness. Brp…
- 10186274Apr 12, 2014Trailer module may fail.
- 10055108Apr 9, 2014Brp: 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…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT
62 complaintsEngine
42 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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