2013 Can-AM Spyder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 35%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,172miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder, 35% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,172 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.
“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“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“The bike has excessive heat coming from the catalytic converter directly under the fuel tank, the excessive heat actually boils the fuel in the gas tank, once lifting the seat, the fuel gas cap is too hot to remove, I've contacted brp care with no sucess and have ordered the replacent side panels at my own cost, they have covered some under warranty but not all are getting this option, the dealership is aware of the problem but their hands are tied and can't do anything without brp''s approval. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616846, filed 2014-07, 2,600 miles“After I ride my 2013 Can-Am Spyder rs in warm/hot outdoor temperatures for an extended amount of time I have severe gas fumes. I notice it more when I turn the Spyder off and park it. I also have noticed that when I ride in these temperatures I have a difficult time filling my Spyder with gas. When I put the gas nozzle in the filler hole it continues to shut the pump off as if it is over filling. However once it have added about a gallon of cool gas to the tank (by manually squeezing the handle multiple times) it seems to pump automatically fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621062, filed 2014-08, 150 miles“Strong odor of raw gas when cruising or standing still. Overpowering. Does not matter how much fuel is in tank. At times acts like it is about to run out of gas.”
NHTSA complaint #10574592, filed 2014-03, 3,745 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2013 Can-AM Spyder
14 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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