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2010 Can-AM Spyder RS Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
12,540miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,540 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. Had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran VIN and dps safety recall had not been done and could not release bike until done. I said it was ok! To do recall. Picked up bike several days later and turn signal wouldn't cancel after turn. Returned to dealer. They had not zeroed steering. Fixed! Left dealer got on freeway and went about 3miles cluster lit up and bike went into limp mode. …”

NHTSA complaint #10650514, filed 2014-10, 25,074 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Can-Am spyder roadster. The contact stated that the headlights exhibited three different colors and would continuously flash while on low beam. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the lights were changed but did not correct the failure. The contact stated the lights would appear as if he was an emergency vehicle and other vehicles would quickly move out of his way while driving. The contact feared the failure could potentially cause a crash. The failure persisted. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #10350309, filed 2010-08, 5 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012117%
2010225%

Other parts of the 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS

Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS

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.

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