NHTSA lists 102 complaints for the 2013 CAN-AM Spyder RT, 0 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 15 complaints mention an injury, with 16 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CAN-AM SPYDER RT.
At a glance
Complaints
102
With crash
0
With fire
4
With injury (complaints)
15
Injuries
16
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
8,191
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
59
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
58
56.9%
ENGINE
42
41.2%
STRUCTURE
20
19.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
11.8%
SEATS
9
8.8%
SERVICE BRAKES
9
8.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
6.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
4.9%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
3.9%
POWER TRAIN
3
2.9%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
STRUCTURE
BODY
15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
STORAGE
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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.
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.
Consequence: Very high temperatures in the engine compartment may increase the risk of skin burns or a vehicle fire.
Remedy: BRP has notified owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Date: 2013-08-28. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.
Consequence: Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BRP will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
PE14025
Opened: 2014-08-04. Closed: 2015-05-22.
Motorcycle Fires
This Preliminary Evaluation was opened after NHTSA became aware of two fires involving a MY 2011 and a MY 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).Both occurred within days of each other in July, 2014.The first report (VOQ 10615679) involved a 2011 Spyder RT, converted for police work and operated by the Morgantown, WV police department burned while being operat
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.
10252669
Date: 2024-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
10229613
Date: 2022-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
10198639
Date: 2021-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. Functionality issue with GPS support kit and the LED floorboard lights kit
10185879
Date: 2016-10-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, POWER TRAIN.
Not shifting when engine gets warm.
10120469
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: 2015-08-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Inquiry about noticed complaints in the public Spyder forums that some customers are noticed that their fuel pumps get louder since they got 2013-10 safety campaign done. Reference to the Technical Setvice Tip( TST) included.
10185865
Date: 2015-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
10088541
Date: 2015-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
SERVICE PROCEDURE: IF THE CUSTOMER DECLINES THE RECALL REPAIR 2013-10, DEALER HAS TO MAKE SURE THAT CUSTOMER FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES (UNDER VERY HOT AMBIANCE CONDITIONS AND AT LOW SPEED RIDING, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY RISE AND THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF SKIN BURN OR
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.