2013 Can-AM Spyder Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder, 12% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20 miles.
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.
“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“Left Handle Bar Control Switch, when turning the left flasher signal on its want work ,when turning the right flasher on to change lane, after change lane want cut off, it’s a safety problem to look down to see if it’s off, had the light bulbs check they all work, they tell me it’s could be a manufacturers defect in the left handle bar control switch”
NHTSA complaint #11458721, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2013 Can-Am Spyder motorcycle. While riding the motorcycle in very hot weather conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated in a bright orange color, which distracted the driver. In order to remove the display from the screen, the vehicle had to be turned off and the key had to be removed and replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer of the defect. The failure mileage was 40.”
NHTSA complaint #10622081, filed 2014-08, 40 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057375Aug 26, 2014Brp roadster : complaints regarding intermittent dps assistance or no assistance at all.
- 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…
- 10185876Jan 23, 2014Seal the front fuse boxes. Update ECM software. Replace upper belt guard retaining screws.
- 10055286Jan 23, 2014Can-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…
- 10054443Jun 28, 2013Can-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…
- 10186272May 29, 2013RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder
14 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder
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.
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