2018 Can-Am Spyder RT Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2018 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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Output (power train)
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.
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Manual transmission (power train)
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…
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,580 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH and attempting to upshift into the next gear, the shifter seized and failed to operate as designed. The contac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 4, 2025 · Power train
“My wife RODE our 2018 Can Am Spyder 70 miles to have recall 24V728 completed on 4/23/25. Today is 6/24/25 and we still do not have vehicle back. Dealership pulled engine replaced output shaft put it b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 24, 2025 · Engine
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 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT
How do I know if my 2018 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 2018 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 22V352000).
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.