no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
2013 Can-Am Spyder STProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
3Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes
2Electrical system
2Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Service brakes, hydraulic
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Can-Am Spyder ST 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Spyder ST 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 ST median. How we score
'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Spyder ST owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BRP / CAN-AM REPLACED THE 2013 SPYDER ST-LIMITED HEAT SIDE-PANELS RECENTLY UNDER WARRANTY WITH NEW DESIGN 2014 HEAT SIDE-PANELS INSTALLED BY A CAN-AM DEALER ON 2 DECEMBER 2014 (A BRP CASE FILE WAS OPENED WITH A BRP CASE NUMBER PROVIDED ON 21 OCTOBER 2014 AND IS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE). HOWEVER,…
AFTER RIDING VEHICLE & PARKING IT, I COULD SMELL STRONG FUEL FUMES FROM VEHICLE. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BODY PANELS BECOMES VERY HOT. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FUEL IN THE TANK HAS BUBBLES / BOILING. DURING ENGINE OPERATION; THE VEHICLE SENDS EXTREMELY HOT AIR OUT OF THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FORWARD…
AFTER RIDING VEHICLE & PARKING IT, I COULD SMELL STRONG FUEL FUMES FROM VEHICLE. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BODY PANELS BECOMES VERY HOT. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FUEL IN THE TANK HAS BUBBLES / BOILING.I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ( JACKSONVILLE, POWERSPORT) TO HAVE THEM CHECK MY…
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