2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT
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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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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Foot control/valve (service brakes)
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.
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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.
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Engine and engine cooling
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…
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,434 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel became firm. The power steering and parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 19, 2023 · Steering
“Possible dps fume canister concern on recall. Fuel cap seems to allow water inside of the fuel tank? Which then causes the bike to sputter and not want to "breath." when the bike is warming up, it's s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 26, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Can-Am Spyder RT model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Can-Am Spyder RT model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Can-Am Spyder RT | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT | 4 | 24 |
| 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT | 2 | 29 |
| 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 41 |
| 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT | 2 | 102 |
| 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 9 |
| 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT | 3 | 7 |
| 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT | 2 | 12 |
| 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 6 |
| 2022 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT
How do I know if my 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT; 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 09V473000).
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.