2013 Can-AM Spyder RT engine problems

The 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT has 54 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 31% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Engine complaints

31%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

Spyder RT engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

15V095000EngineFebruary 19, 2015 · 5,165 units

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.

What owners report

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING FUEL ODOR AS WELL AS EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 27, 2015 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT have?

NHTSA has 54 complaints about the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT engine — 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Can-AM Spyder RT engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 15V095000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.