2013 Can-AM Spyder RT Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 41%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT, 41% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle gives off such a strong fuel odor after a ride, we now park the vehicle outside our enclosed garage for a few hours so the odor will not be overwhelming in our garage. Also, the vehicle's fuel tank is very hot to the touch when re-filling with gas. Vehicle was taken to an authorized bmp dealership about the strong fuel odor and they did not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10650899, filed 2014-10, 2,000 miles“The panels on the right hand side get excessively hot, to the point of burning my inner right thigh & right foot. The exhaust is too close to the panels and the panels and screws get hot to the point you cannot touch them without being burned. And cannot ride with your legs against the body. I have reported this issue to the dealer and was told this is normal .”
NHTSA complaint #10542236, filed 2013-09, 25 miles“This motorcycle continually has a very heavy fuel smell after riding. The heat generated by the engine is extreme and causes my right foot to be very hot. When I arrive at home I have to use a fan in the garage to get rid of the fuel smell. Brp/dealer claims this is normal. I am afraid that there will be a fire similar to the one that happened this past saturday, 26 july 2014 here in california.”
NHTSA complaint #10616893, filed 2014-07, 11,000 miles“Heat under the seat is to hot to ride safety. Always trying to shift and open legs to try and get some relief. Heat coming off the right side has actually caused a red heat rash on my right shin from my ankle upwards. When refueling I am so scared that the gas is going to flame up because of the fumes and the heat radiating from under the seat which must be lifted to refuel. I have tried placing aluminum foil under the seat in the hopes of dissipating the heat but it has not worked. …”
NHTSA complaint #10631265, filed 2014-09, 100 miles“My spyder get so hot that it is not bearable to ride, extreme heat from the engine compartment sends extreme heat to my legs and heat coming from the seat. I have seen reports on this particular spyder catching fire which make me very uncomfortable to ride. Brp in canada needs to recall their spyder's in regards to this problem. I currently have about 1,500 miles. I have had problems since march 2013 to present. The heat also causes the gasoline in the tank to boil which is a hazard also.”
NHTSA complaint #10622401, filed 2014-08, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V095000Feb 19, 2015Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer…Covers: Can-AM Spyder RT 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10088541Jun 17, 2015Service procedure: if the customer declines the recall repair 2013-10, dealer has to make sure that customer fully understand the consequences (under very hot ambiance conditions…
- 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…
- 10129604Oct 25, 2013Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that on some SE5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific RPM only. After investigation the cause of this noise…
- 10119474May 21, 2013Posting about some units stalling at idle when coming to a stop with the drive train disengaged. The occurrence will be reduced with time and eliminated after the performance of…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT
62 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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