IllustrationSTRONG ODOR OF RAW GAS WHEN CRUISING OR STANDING STILL. OVERPOWERING. DOES NOT MATTER HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN TANK. AT TIMES ACTS LIKE IT IS ABOUT TO RUN OUT OF GAS. *TR
2013 CAN-AM Spyder
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
190–25K
125–50K
050–75K
075–100K
0100–150K
0150K+
20 reports with mileage · 6 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports3 fire reports4 injury reports
Engine complaints
14 reportsLETTER FROM SENATOR MANCHIN III ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT, REGARDING A BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCT CALLED THE CANAM SPYDER; REPLY DIRECTLY TO CONSTITUENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES, DUE TO CERTAIN MODELS CATCHING ON FIRE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR FLOW FROM THE ENGINE WOULD BLOW SEVERELY HOT AIR ONTO THE CONTACT'S CROTCH AREA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER DRIVER OF THE MOTORCYCLE SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER CROTCH AREA DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CAN-AM SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR FLOW FROM THE ENGINE WOULD BLOW SEVERELY HOT AIR ONTO THE CONTACT'S CROTCH AREA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER DRIVER OF THE MOTORCYCLE SUSTAINED BURNS TO HER CROTCH AREA DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.
EXCESS HEAT FROM THE ENGINE COMES OUT AROUND THE SEAT CAUSING FIRST DEGREE BURNS ON THE THIGHS AND PASSENGERS RIGHT ANKLE. THERE IS ALSO CONCERN ABOUT THE WIRING INSULATION MELTING AND THE BREAK FLUID TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER MANIFOLD (RESERVOIR) TO MELT FROM EXCESS HEAT AND THIS CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST AND CAUSE A …
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EXCESS HEAT FROM THE ENGINE COMES OUT AROUND THE SEAT CAUSING FIRST DEGREE BURNS ON THE THIGHS AND PASSENGERS RIGHT ANKLE. THERE IS ALSO CONCERN ABOUT THE WIRING INSULATION MELTING AND THE BREAK FLUID TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER MANIFOLD (RESERVOIR) TO MELT FROM EXCESS HEAT AND THIS CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK ON THE EXHAUST AND CAUSE A FIRE. THERE HAVE BEEN FIRES WITH THE UNIT BEING COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE TRANSPORT CANADA SAFETY HAD ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS CONDITION. BRP HAS BEEN SILENT ON THIS ISSUE IN THE USA MARKET. LOCAL DEALERS ARE NOT BEING INFORMED. A CALL TO BRP CUSTOMER SERVICE RESULTED TO IN ADVICE TO EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN RIDING THE BRP SPYDER, RT WITH A SUGGESTION TO GET TO A AUTHORIZED DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.