2013 Can-Am Spyder Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2013 Can-Am Spyder. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
14
2fires4injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
1fires
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints35

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2013 can-am rd spyder. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 35–40, 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…”

ENGINE · reported 2023-06-21

“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, it’s a safety problem to look down to see if it’s off, had the light bulbs check they all work, they tell me it’s could be…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2022-03-07

“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.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-08-01

“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.”

ENGINE · reported 2021-08-01

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-10-12

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2020-10-12

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-10-12

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-10-10
Sources & methodology

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 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.