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Can-Am Spyder RS Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Can-Am Spyder RS (2008–2016). The most-complained-about year is 2008.

3
safety recalls, all years
75
owner complaints, all years
2010
year with most recalls
2008
year with most complaints

Pick your Can-Am Spyder RS model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2016 Can-Am Spyder RS01
2014 Can-Am Spyder RS01
2013 Can-Am Spyder RS04
2012 Can-Am Spyder RS16
2011 Can-Am Spyder RS15
2010 Can-Am Spyder RS38
2009 Can-Am Spyder RS113
2008 Can-Am Spyder RS037

What Can-Am Spyder RS owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. The 2008 model year has the most, with 37.

All Can-Am Spyder RS recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Can-Am Spyder RS, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 12V582000 Reported 33,700 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

    Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  2. Fuel system, gasoline

    NHTSA 12V581000 Reported 9,600 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.

    Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT…

    Model years: 2010

  3. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 10V232000 Reported 1,200 vehicles potentially affected BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

    Brp is recalling certain model year 2010 spyder rs se5 2nd series and rt se5 roadsters. When bringing a vehicle equipped with the se5 semi-automatic transmission to a full stop, the clutch may remain engaged stalling the engine. Once the engine is stalled, it could be impossible to re-start and the rear wheel could be blocked.

    Remedy: Brp will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2010. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.

    Model years: 2010

Other Can-Am models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.