The 2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 13,356 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 176 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE15V0950002015-02-195,165 affected
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13V3860002013-08-288,191 affected
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
58
3fires5injuries
ENGINE
42
1fires5injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
15
1fires5injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12
1fires2injuries
SEATS
9
3injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
9
1fires3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
1fires
STRUCTURE
5
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
2injuries
Total complaints176
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Excess heat has melted the brake line twice, master cyl. Melted, braks get soft and inhibit stopping power, electrical wiringis degrading from excess heat, gas tanl get so hot the gas starts to boil, panels are melting and warping from excess heat. The unit has been declared un safe to ride. Brp…”
“Excess heat has melted the brake line twice, master cyl. Melted, braks get soft and inhibit stopping power, electrical wiringis degrading from excess heat, gas tanl get so hot the gas starts to boil, panels are melting and warping from excess heat. The unit has been declared un safe to ride. Brp…”
“Excess heat has melted the brake line twice, master cyl. Melted, braks get soft and inhibit stopping power, electrical wiringis degrading from excess heat, gas tanl get so hot the gas starts to boil, panels are melting and warping from excess heat. The unit has been declared un safe to ride. Brp…”
“Can"t stop an oil leak. Afraid it might get hot and catch on fire!!! *dt”
“See the attach nhtsa_complaint.pdf the vehicle was in motion. Can am spyder serial/vin # [xxx], model # 000b9dc00. I have put that I was going 75 miles per hour, not sure of the number as this is a bike. My goal is to keep up with traffic. However the speed limit on the highway is 75 mph.…”
“See the attach nhtsa_complaint.pdf the vehicle was in motion. Can am spyder serial/vin # [xxx], model # 000b9dc00. I have put that I was going 75 miles per hour, not sure of the number as this is a bike. My goal is to keep up with traffic. However the speed limit on the highway is 75 mph.…”
“See the attach nhtsa_complaint.pdf the vehicle was in motion. Can am spyder serial/vin # [xxx], model # 000b9dc00. I have put that I was going 75 miles per hour, not sure of the number as this is a bike. My goal is to keep up with traffic. However the speed limit on the highway is 75 mph.…”
“While riding on the highway in motion, during a clear day on july 16 2016. The subject vehicle suffered a blown rear tire leaving a large center strip of blended steel and rubber shaped as a wide belt that extended past the rear of the bike. See the multiple photos attached in (exhibit p). While…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE14025 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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt as of
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