The 2013 Can-Am Spyder St has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,191 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
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
7
1injuries
ENGINE
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
SEATS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
Total complaints32
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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…”
“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,…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Can-Am Spyder St as of
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