Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2013 CAN-AM Spyder ST, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Engine6
- Service brakes3
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Electrical system2
- Structure2
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
2013
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
13V386000 · Service brakes, hydraulic28 Aug 2013 · 8,191 vehicles
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What CAN-AM told its dealers about the 2013 CAN-AM Spyder ST: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10200278 | Air scoop retrofit kits. |
| 10200277 | Special repair needed at PDI. |
| 10191376 | If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening. |
| 10186274 | Trailer module may fail. |
| 10186272 | RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure. |
| 10185880 | Upper belt guard falling off. |
| 10185879 | Not shifting when engine gets warm. |
| 10185874 | Warranty campaign explanation. |
| 10129604 | Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that on some SE5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific RPM only. After investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the HCM. Inspection of the HCM housing for wear is proposed; it may need to be replaced. |
| 10129598 | Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that that a very limited quantity of the vehicles identified in the letter may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealership has received by regular mail and by e-mail the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation. |
| 10129597 | Letter to dealers informing them that a very limited quantity of the vehicles identified in the letter may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Instruction are provided. |
| 10126530 | Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard. |
| 10126529 | Posting informing the community that BRP has been investigating multiple issues with 2013 units and it has come up with a number of solutions. Technical service tips (TST) has been made to assist with diagnostics. TST also goes over numerous campaigns and bulletins. |
| 10126526 | Warranty bulletin addressing a possible front shocks dampening issue. Some vehicles may have been produced with shock absorbers without enough dampening. The proposed solution is to replace both front shocks if problem is encountered. |
| 10125482 | Letters to dealers and customers informing them of the 2013-8 warranty bulletin issued on August 30th regarding Tandem Master Cylinder Manifold Inlet - Fire Hazard. |
| 10125481 | Posting informing the community that BRP has been investigating multiple issues with 2013 units and it has come up with a number of solutions. Technical service tips (TST) has been made to assist with diagnostics. TST also goes over numerous campaigns and bulletins. |
| 10125478 | Warranty bulletin addressing a possible front shocks dampening issue. Some vehicles may have been produced with shock absorbers without enough dampening. The proposed solution is to replace both front shocks if problem is encountered. |
| 10124113 | Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system. |
| 10120762 | Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that in order to properly investigate a Soft suspension complaint, provide the information listed to the BRP technical support team. |
| 10120761 | Posting discussing a possible solution for the Engine coolant over temperature condition, that will be added to the TST. |
| 10120760 | Posting discussing the Technical Service Tip (TST) about a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition. |
| 10120759 | Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing a diagnostic trouble code - Engine coolant over temperature condition. |
| 10120470 | Technical Service Tip (TST) (revision): Customer may complain of excessive heat felt on the lateral panels in certain riding conditions. Steps to install panels. Make sure the unit has the 2013-9 Warranty Campaign ECM update perform prior to the installation of these panels. |
| 10120469 | Technical Service Tip (TST): A very limited quantity of vehicles may have been produced with incorrectly routed electrical wires and brake lines. Dealerships has received the specific instructions concerning the inspection, repair and warranty procedures for this situation. Letter to dealers sent on December 3, 2012 is attached. |
| 10119474 | Posting about some units stalling at idle when coming to a stop with the drive train disengaged. The occurrence will be reduced with time and eliminated after the performance of the 1st maintenance or as the engine brake-in is completed. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)