2013 Can-Am Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Can-Am Spyder. That is the most of any Spyder model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (14 complaints, 54%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 54% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 27% | 2,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 21 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 8% | 11,350 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% | 10,400 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 4% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 7 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 25 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Can-Am Spyder recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Can-Am Spyder.
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.
The contact owns a 2013 Can-Am RD Spyder. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 35â40, 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…
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, itâs a safety problem to look down to see if itâs off, had the light bulbs check they all work, they tell me itâs could be a…
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.
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…
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…
Other Can-Am Spyder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 Spyder | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Spyder | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Spyder | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Can-Am Spyder?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Can-Am Spyder?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Can-Am Spyder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spyder model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.