Can-AM SpyderModel year report

2013 Can-AM Spyder Problems

Complaints: 26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 1,750miles, 20 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder. The part named most often is engine, with 14 complaints (54% of the total), followed by fuel system (9) and electrical system (3). 20 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,750 miles. Of all complaints, 3 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Engine14 54%
Fuel system9 35%
Electrical system3 12%
Engine cooling2 7.7%
Brakes1 3.9%
Equipment1 3.9%
Exterior lighting1 3.9%
Other or unknown1 3.9%
Steering1 3.9%
Body and structure1 3.9%

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Motorcycle runs hot. When refilling gas, gas remaining in tank is boiling. This causes steam to blow out in my face. It also causes the gas added to the tank to heat up, swell, and overflow. Extreme heat can be felt on my legs and feet. Heat is worse when driving below 5th gear (anything below about 60-65mph).”

NHTSA complaint #10620886, filed 2014-08, 4,400 miles

Fuel system: “There is a terrible gas smell when I stop and when I get home from a ride I have to park the Spyder outside so that the entire garage doesn't smell like gas. Also, when I'm riding I have to position my feet just right on the right side floorboard to keep from getting my foot or ankle burned from the heat being put out on that side.”

NHTSA complaint #10628178, filed 2014-08, 15 miles

Electrical system: “2013 Can-Am Spyder rt with 793 miles, drove yesterday 10-12-2020 in the evening, went about 1/2 mile and dark black smoke started coming out of the dual top ports I believe are air intakes. Stopped as it was thick smoke. Rode it home smoking. Temp range was in normal range. These bikes on web research, have a history of catching fire. Put away in garage, checked gas, brake, oil levels appeared normal but I only drove a total of 1 mile. Checked under engine the next day , no stains on the garage floor. I take excellent care of the bike, service wise also and I only drive it locally. …”

NHTSA complaint #11364201, filed 2020-10, 1 miles

Engine cooling: “My can am Spyder rts-sm5 2013 caught fire today as I was traveling on a freeway in california. I saw smoke coming from the right side near my knee and was able to pull off the road. Within 30-60 seconds the entire roadster was engulfed in flames.”

NHTSA complaint #10534185, filed 2013-08, 13,200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 20 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40 and 4,400 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (20 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

10185866Dec 5, 2017Equipment, Engine cooling. Up-to-date information on the 2013 Roadster product.
10185879Oct 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Not shifting when engine gets warm.
10057379Mar 14, 2015Vehicle speed control. Brp roadster: cruise control functional issue, some customers may experience cruise control cancelling on its own, button loose, ot setting at all.
10057375Aug 26, 2014Electrical system. Brp roadster : complaints regarding intermittent dps assistance or no assistance at all.
10186274Apr 12, 2014Electrical system. Trailer module may fail.
10055108Apr 9, 2014Engine, Electrical system, Equipment. Brp: 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 secured properly.
10185876Jan 23, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Seal the front fuse boxes. Update ECM software. Replace upper belt guard retaining screws.
10055286Jan 23, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. Can-am motorcycle: warranty campaign information regarding seal of front fuse boxes (water infiltrating either of front fuse boxes), updating ecm software (a limp home mode may be triggered when…
10191376Oct 22, 2013Equipment. If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
10054443Jun 28, 2013Electrical system. Can-am (brp): information concerning the vehicle control module. The calibration may be corrupted. This can cause the vehicle to stop working, e will be displayed in the gauge instead of the gear…

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Other model years of the Can-AM Spyder

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2013	26	1,750	0	—	—	Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)	Falling

All Can-AM Spyder model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Can-AM Spyder have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 14 complaints (54% of the total), followed by fuel system with 9.

Has the 2013 Can-AM Spyder been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Can-AM Spyder reported?

Among the 20 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,750 miles and the middle half falls between 40 and 4,400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.