2013 Can-AM Spyder ST Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,930miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder ST, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,930 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The heat build up under the body coverings has melted the top cover of the brake master cylinder. The master cylinder is located inches from the exhaust pipe from the rear cylinder. Continued degradation of the plastic cover would leak brake fluid directly onto the exhaust, and could lead to a fire hazard, as the brake fluid would leak onto the exhaust pipe just before the catalytic converter.”
NHTSA complaint #10522528, filed 2013-06, 7,400 miles“When brakes were applied white smoke would come out of the vents and there was an odor. The next day when the spyder was started with the brake applied more smoke started pouring out and the brake failure light came on the lcd panel. The vehicle was trailered to the dealership and when it was unloaded from the trailer the brake fluid started pouring out. The dealership said that the master brake cylinder had melted.”
NHTSA complaint #10522993, filed 2013-07, 2,200 miles“Plastic cap on top of master cylinder melted causing brake fluid to pour out onto the ground. This could have been a dangerous situation causing a fire or explosion, since the master cylinder is to the right and below the gas tank. Also, a rider could be traveling at a high rate of speed and suddenly lose brake pressure and have no way to stop. About 3-4 inches in front of the mc is an exhaust pipe that gets very hot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522520, filed 2013-06, 4,930 miles“2013 can am Spyder St-s. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle brake light remains on after engine is off, cruise control will not set and motorcycle goes into limp mode (vss fault). The consumer stated the motorcycle would go into limp mode while riding.”
NHTSA complaint #10854714, filed 2016-04Related recalls
- 13V386000Aug 28, 2013Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master…Covers: Can-AM Spyder ST 2013, Spyder RT 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10124113Aug 30, 2013Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder ST
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder ST
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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