2013 Can-AM Spyder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2013 Can-AM Spyder has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (14 reports).

0Recalls
26Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2013 Can-AM Spyder recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder.

Most common 2013 Can-AM Spyder problems

Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine14
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Electrical System3
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
Steering1
Power Train1

What owners report

2023-10-23, Engine
The contact owns a 2013 Can-Am RD Spyder. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 35–40, the vehicle caught fire from the front of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. There was no police report filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact called the local dealer, who informed him that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another dealer, Team Powersports222 US-70, Garner, NC 27529, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no a
2022-03-28, Electrical System
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
2021-08-30, Service Brakes
Brake cylinder get hot and may melt, high engine Compartment Temperature, engine cut off while driving on the highway, THE CONSUMER INQUIRED ABOUT WHETHER OR THE VEHICLE HAS A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RECALL.
2020-10-13, 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. I AM NOT RIDING THE BIKE TILL I GET IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION.
2018-10-18, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT S 991 SE5 CY 13. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE AND PUSHED IT OFF THE ROADWAY. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AMERICA'S MOTOR SPORTS (930 8TH AVENUE S, NASHVILLE, TN 37203) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH EXPLODED AND DEBRIS ENTERED THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

2013 Can-AM Spyder questions

Does the 2013 Can-AM Spyder have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Can-AM Spyder?

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (14), Fuel/Propulsion System (7), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Can-AM Spyder has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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