NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2013 CAN-AM Spyder RS, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CAN-AM SPYDER RS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 | 75.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 50.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | 25.0% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 25.0% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 25.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 25.0% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 25.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| fire or overheating | 2 | 50.0% | 0.80 |
| electrical electronic | 1 | 25.0% | 0.98 |
| mechanical failure | 1 | 25.0% | 0.89 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 3 | 75.0% | 0.72 |
| high | 1 | 25.0% | 0.95 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 4 tagged complaints of 4 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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42 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 13 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| SUSPENSION | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
Date: 2025-05-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part. In case of any ETA defect, it is not necessary anymore to replace the complete throttle body assembly.
Date: 2016-10-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, POWER TRAIN.
Not shifting when engine gets warm.
Date: 2016-01-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Air scoop retrofit kits.
Date: 2015-12-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Service Tip (TST): A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealerships has received the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation. Letter to dealers sent on
Date: 2015-12-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Service Tip (TST) (revision): Customer may complain of excessive heat felt on the lateral panels in certain riding conditions. Steps to install panels. Make sure the unit has the 2013-9 Warranty Campaign ECM update perform prior to the installation of these panels.
Date: 2015-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE HEAT FELT ON THE LATERAL PANELS IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS. SOLUTION IS TO INSTALL THE AIR SCOOP PANEL KIT. MAKE SURE THE UNIT HAS THE 2013-9 WARRANTY CAMPAIGN ECM UPDATE PERFORM PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THESE PANELS.
Date: 2015-08-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
New EVAP Purge Valve Line Execution. As an improvement to the evaporative emission system (EVAP), BRP just released a new EVAP purge valve line execution.
Date: 2015-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
BOMBARDIER ROADSTER: COMPLAINT REGARDING OIL LEAK CLUTCH COVER OIL PRESSURE SENSOR THREADS. *LJ
Date: 2014-11-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Technical Service Tip (TST) related to clutch engagement which could chatter or shutter.
Date: 2014-09-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This older dealer posting regarding SE5 clutch chatter at take off will now have a reference to the revised version of Article 68498.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SPYDER RS | 4 |
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