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Can-Am Spyder RT Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls and 271 owner complaints across 19 model years of the Can-Am Spyder RT (2008–2026). The most-complained-about year is 2013.

13
safety recalls, all years
271
owner complaints, all years
2010
year with most recalls
2013
year with most complaints

Pick your Can-Am Spyder RT model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2026 Can-Am Spyder RT11
2025 Can-Am Spyder RT10
2024 Can-Am Spyder RT15
2023 Can-Am Spyder RT11
2022 Can-Am Spyder RT12
2021 Can-Am Spyder RT16
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT26
2019 Can-Am Spyder RT26
2018 Can-Am Spyder RT212
2017 Can-Am Spyder RT37
2016 Can-Am Spyder RT19
2015 Can-Am Spyder RT14
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT013
2013 Can-Am Spyder RT2102
2012 Can-Am Spyder RT141
2011 Can-Am Spyder RT229
2010 Can-Am Spyder RT424
2009 Can-Am Spyder RT01
2008 Can-Am Spyder RT02

What Can-Am Spyder RT owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA. The 2013 model year has the most, with 102.

All Can-Am Spyder RT recalls (13)

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

  1. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V575000 Reported 14,014 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Can-Am Origin, Can-Am Pulse, 2025-2027 Can-Am Canyon, 2024-2027 Can-Am Spyder RT, and Can-Am Spyder F3 motorcycles equipped with a touchscreen instrument cluster. The instrument cluster may reset, freeze, or go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…

    Remedy: The instrument cluster software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact BRP customer service at…

    Model years: 2024, 2025, 2026

  2. Output (power train)

    NHTSA 24V728000 Reported 8,721 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

    Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019

  3. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 23V175000 Reported 34,457 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated…

    Remedy: Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

    Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  4. Manual transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 22V352000 Reported 30,389 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may…

    Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

  5. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 20V186000 Reported 1,424 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. During emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.

    Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this campaign is…

    Model years: 2020

  6. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 17V318000 Reported 94 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)…

    Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

    Model years: 2017

  7. Engine

    NHTSA 15V095000 Reported 5,165 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling all model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Prolonged idling or slow speed riding in warmer temperatures may result very high temperatures in the engine compartment.

    Remedy: BRP has notified owners. Dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

    Model years: 2013

  8. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 13V386000 Reported 8,191 vehicles potentially affected Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

    Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT series and ST series motorcycles. The tandem brake master cylinder manifold inlet may melt allowing the brake fluid to leak out.

    Remedy: BRP will notify owners and dealers will install heat shields and a heat deflector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2013. Owners may contact BRP at 1-888-638-5397.

    Model years: 2013

  9. 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: 2010, 2011, 2012

  10. Foot control/valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 12V159000 Reported 3,259 vehicles potentially affected BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

    Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain model year 2010 spyder rt roadsters. A pin securing the brake pedal connecting rod could disengage and fall off.

    Remedy: Brp will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal connecting rod pins free of charge. The safety recall began on april 18, 2012. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-638-5397.

    Model years: 2010

  11. Column shift assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 11V081000 Reported 378 vehicles potentially affected BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

    Brp is recalling certain model year 2011 spyder rt sm5 roadsters. While down shifting it may be possible to inadvertently engage reverse without depressing the reverse button due to a defective reverse actuator cable.

    Remedy: Dealers will validate proper operation of the reverse actuator and if defective, the reverse actuator assembly will be replaced free of charge. The safety recallbegan on february 11, 2011. Owners may contact brp at…

    Model years: 2011

  12. 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

  13. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V473000 Reported 108 vehicles potentially affected BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC.

    Bombardier recreational products, inc. (brp) is recalling model year 2010 roadster spyder rt sm5 and se5 motorcycles manufactured between october 13 and october 30, 2009. The connector on the key switch harness may not be locked and the ignition switch harness may be routed too tight. In some situations, the connector may unplug.

    Remedy: Brp will notify owners and authorized dealers will inspect to ensure that the connector is locked and that the ignition switch harness is not routed too tight and correct the harness if needed free of charge. The…

    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.