2013 Can-Am Spyder ST Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder ST years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST. That is the most of any Spyder ST model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (7 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,200 miles. Complaints mention 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 33% | 3,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 29% | 6,012 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14% | 1,106 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% | 4,930 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 1,067 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 625 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 300 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 1,067 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Can-Am Spyder ST recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: Brake fluid may leak onto a heat source, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2013 can am spyder st-s. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle brake light remains on after engine is off, cruise control will not set and motorcycle goes into "limp mode"(vss fault). *smd the consumer stated the motorcycle would go into limp mode while riding. *jb
After riding the spyder st, i started to notice excessive heat coming from the left side panel and heat on my right ankle. The panel is very hot to the touch and it was necessary for me to pull over and allow my spyder to cool off before i could ride it home. When i got home, i found that i had a…
This complaint is like many others that have, or are, complaining about the heat issue of the engine and being ignored. The problem is so severe that it actually burns the inside of the thigh during operation. This does not happen with other three wheeled vehicles with trike conversions such as…
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…
Mile 1067 complained about excessive heat coming from right floorboard area and gas fumes to my dealer, told it's normal. Mile 4582 2nd service dealer installed heat shield at master cylinder per brp for heat issues, still excessive heat, fumes and now boiling gas in tank. Dealer consider all…
Other Can-Am Spyder ST years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Spyder ST | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Spyder ST | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 21 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Can-Am Spyder ST a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spyder ST model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.