2008 Can-Am Spyder RS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,294 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster. The contact stated the motorcycle was included in an unknown recall regarding the steering, which called for the software cluster console to be repl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 29, 2017 · Steering
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 can-am spyder roadster motorcycle. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle independently steered to the right and then the opposite direction. The vehicle was maneu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 21, 2016 · Steering
Compare Can-Am Spyder RS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Can-Am Spyder RS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS | 0 | 37 |
| 2009 Can-Am Spyder RS | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS | 3 | 8 |
| 2011 Can-Am Spyder RS | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 Can-Am Spyder RS | 1 | 6 |
| 2013 Can-Am Spyder RS | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 Can-Am Spyder RS | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Can-Am Spyder RS | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS
How do I know if my 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Can-Am dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.