2009 Can-AM Spyder GS Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,392miles, 14 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS. The part named most often is steering, with 7 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and other or unknown (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,392 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering7 50%
- Engine cooling2 14%
- Other or unknown2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Electrical system1 7.1%
- Engine1 7.1%
- Exterior lighting1 7.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 7.1%
Example complaints
Steering: “While operating my 2009 can am spyder, the power steering unit locked up causing me to veer across 2 lanes of traffic. This happened 6 times in a 1 hour period and then 2 times while riding back home. This issue happened once before on august 10th but the effects were not as strong and I attributed this to the road conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10297704, filed 2009-12, 4,120 milesEngine cooling: “I had smelled burning rubber coming from the engine compartment of my 2009 can am spyder for 2-3 days prior to incident. On 8/4/09 I had just parked the spyder in my garage after driving home from work at around 5:15 pm. This is approximately a 2 mile drive. After turning off the spyder I noticed the smell again and saw smoke coming from the engine compartment on the right hand side of the vehicle if you are facing the front of it. The smoke lasted about 2-3 seconds and then dissipated. Possible small fire accompanying the smoke.”
NHTSA complaint #10279404, filed 2009-08, 927 milesOther or unknown: “On aug. 4, 2009 I took my cam-am spyder to the dealer to have a safety recall addressed. The service department installed the required software update and returned the vehicle to me. As I was leaving about a half block from the dealer the vehicle began to smoke. I turn the trike around and returned to the dealer. When I got off the trike I looked to see where the smoke was coming from and noticed the trike was in flames. I ran inside the shop to get a fire extinguisher to put the fire out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10280195, filed 2009-08, 1,750 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 927 and 6,800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 12V581000Dec 12, 2012Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Can-AM Spyder GS 2008–2009, Spyder RS 2010
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
- 12V582000Dec 12, 2012Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Can-AM Spyder GS 2008–2009, Spyder RS 2009–2012, Spyder RT 2010–2012
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.
Recall details for the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10186274Apr 12, 2014Electrical system. Trailer module may fail.
- 10107192Dec 20, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not…
- 10191376Oct 22, 2013Equipment. If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
- 10124113Aug 30, 2013Brakes. Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the whole brake system.
- 10107194Jan 17, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Technical service tip (tst) addressing the details of the recall fuel cap replacement, where the fuel cap may not seal properly onto the fuel tank filter neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an…
- 10052086Jan 17, 2013Fuel system. Brp: on the can-am roadster, the fuel cap fails to seal properly, on fuel tank filler neck, causing fuel vapors and in presence of an ignition source, might result in a fire and needs replacing…
- 10129603Dec 21, 2012Engine. Revision #1 of warranty bulletin 2009-4 about engine performance optimization, informing dealers that this bulletin has been superseded by safety campaign bulletin 2010-12.
- 10129601Dec 21, 2012Fuel system. Article informing dealers of Safety Campaign 2012-13 - Fuel Cap replacement. The fuel cap may not seal properly the fuel tank filler neck. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could…
- 10129600Dec 21, 2012Engine. Article informing dealers that the bulletin 2009-4 (Engine performance optimization) has been superseded by safety Campaign bulletin 2012-12.
- 10129599Dec 21, 2012Fuel system. Article discussing the safety campaign 2010-12 - Fuel Vapor Canister Vent hose inspection/replacement. In some circumstances, fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed…
Other model years of the Can-AM Spyder GS
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 | 3,392 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 31 | 8,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
All Can-AM Spyder GS model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 7 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Can-AM Spyder GS reported?
Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,392 miles and the middle half falls between 927 and 6,800 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.