2010 Can-Am Spyder RS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel system, gasoline
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…
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
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.
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Clutch assembly (power train)
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.
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,069 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased my can-am spyder in 2013 it was brand new. It now only has 5,000 miles on it. I got the dps error and took it to the can-am dealer they said it is going to cost me 2500 to get it fix (and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2017 · Steering
“On sunday, july 7, 2016, while riding from oklahoma city, oklahoma to taos, new mexico, i stopped for gasoline at a gas station somewhere in northeastern new mexico, possibly around clayton. When i be”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system
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 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS
How do I know if my 2010 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 10V232000).
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.