2011 Can-Am Spyder RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT, and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2011 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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Column shift assembly (power train)
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…
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,748 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This vehicle emits raw fuel fumes under pressure while driving and after parked for up to 45 minutes. Sometimes can her the fuel boiling in the fuel tank. If parked n a garage and any spark is near th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2023 · Engine
“While driving vehicle it will randomly shift into reverse. It first happened 8/ 2021 Dealer replaced reverse actuator It was returned the following week for the same problem, We got it back and a mont”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 1, 2021 · Power train
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 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT
How do I know if my 2011 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2011 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 11V081000).
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.