Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Can-Am Spyder RT. Hover a bar for the count.
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2026
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT - 176 complaints
- 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT - 60 complaints
- 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT - 42 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT - 60 complaints
- 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT - 176 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Can-Am Spyder RT | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Can-Am Spyder RT | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT | 15 | 2 |
| 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 Can-Am Spyder RT | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT | 176 | 2 |
| 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT | 60 | 1 |
| 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT | 42 | 2 |
| 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT | 31 | 4 |
| 2009 Can-Am Spyder RT | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Can-Am Spyder RT | 2 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V728000 | 2017-2019 | 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 dri |
| 23V175000 | 2020-2023 | Exterior Lighting | 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 |
| 22V352000 | 2015-2019 | 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 |
| 20V186000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 |
| 17V318000 | 2017 | Exterior Lighting | 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 sh |
| 15V095000 | 2013 | Engine | 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 v |
| 13V386000 | 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 m |
| 12V582000 | 2010-2012 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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 fill |
| 12V159000 | 2010 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 11V081000 | 2011 | 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 T |
| 10V232000 | 2010 | 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, TH |
| 09V473000 | 2010 | 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 CONNE |