2008 Can-Am Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Can-Am Spyder, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Can-Am Spyder
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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Steering
Bombardier recreational is recalling 9,932 my 2008-2010 can-am spyder roadster gs motorcycles. A condition may exist where the operator of an involved vehicle may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar off center in order to correct vehicle drift from a straight line path. This…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2009. Owners may contact bombardier recreational at 1-866-767-0707.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Can-Am Spyder have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,550 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While riding, the bike abruptly started decelerating , then it cut off. Then the DPS/VSS errors and limp mode showed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2026 · Electrical system
“Wanted one of these for a long time, found this one with 1520 miles on it. Just rode it home, 160 miles, and i was about killed. While driving on the interstate, the steering locked up and would not t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2018 · Steering
Compare Can-Am Spyder model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Can-Am Spyder model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Can-Am Spyder | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Can-Am Spyder | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 Can-Am Spyder | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Can-Am Spyder | 0 | 26 |
Checking a specific 2008 Can-Am Spyder
How do I know if my 2008 Can-Am Spyder 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Can-Am Spyder; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 09V162000).
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.