This page covers 1 recall and 102 owner complaints for the 2013 Can-Am Spyder Rt.
For the 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT, the dominant complaint pattern centers on heat-related issues across the fuel and propulsion system. Owners frequently report that the engine generates excessive heat that radiates into surrounding components, fuel tanks reportedly get hot enough for fuel to approach boiling, and plastic body panels warp or melt from prolonged heat exposure. Brake system complaints are the other notable cluster: owners describe brake fluid leaking, soft or reduced braking response, and warning lights illuminating during highway riding, sometimes accompanied by visible smoke or fumes from beneath the seat. A few reports mention oil leaks that owners connect to fire concerns. The heat problem appears to be the thread running through multiple systems, owners report wiring degradation, melted brake components, and warped panels all traced back to the same source of excess engine heat.
102
Total Complaints
4
Fire-Related
15
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
In warm weather, prolonged idling or slow-speed riding may cause the engine compartment to reach very high temperatures.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair your vehicle at no charge. Contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222 for service appointment details.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
