repaired · 2016 Q3
Engine
Risk. Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.
2013 Can-Am Spyder RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 102 owner complaints about the 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-095 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT has problems
102 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
58Fuel/propulsion system8 crash/fire/injury
42Engine6 crash/fire/injury
20Structure7 crash/fire/injury
12Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
9Seats
9Service brakes
7Electrical system
4Fuel system, gasoline
3Power train
75 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 58 | 8 |
| Engine | 42 | 6 |
| Structure | 20 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 3 |
| Seats | 9 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2013 Can-Am Spyder RT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Can-Am.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
1kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 53 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
53under 30k miles53under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Spyder RT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spyder RT median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT, and the recalls they led to.
- Motorcycle FiresLed to recall 15V-095
In owners' words
What Spyder RT owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
EXCESS HEAT HAS MELTED THE BRAKE LINE TWICE, MASTER CYL. MELTED, BRAKS GET SOFT AND INHIBIT STOPPING POWER, ELECTRICAL WIRINGIS DEGRADING FROM EXCESS HEAT, GAS TANL GET SO HOT THE GAS STARTS TO BOIL, PANELS ARE MELTING AND WARPING FROM EXCESS HEAT. THE UNIT HAS BEEN DECLARED UN SAFE TO RIDE. BRP…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V095000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER'S REMEDY WAS INCOMPLETE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE REPLACING THE BODY PANEL WITH NEW IMPROVED BODY PANELS AND AN UPGRADED FUEL…
WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A RECALL FIX THAT WAS INFORMED BY BRP WOULD BE IN MAY 2015. THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA WE WERE TOLD BY BRPCARE THAT THE FIX WAS READY AND SUPPLIED PICTURES. WE HAVE SCHEDULED THE WORK BUT AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE FIX AS IT CHANGES THE APPEARANCE OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I CALLED NHTSA I…
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