2011 Can-AM Spyder RS Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,500 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the filler pipe and cap and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Fuel system3 60%
- Engine1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I went out for a short ride because I hadn't been on my bike in a while due to the heat that we normally experience at this time of the year and I wanted to try out a new helmet I had purchased. When I returned, I parked my bike in the garage as I normally do. I immediately noticed the smell of gas. I got off the bike to investigate, and as I got closer to the bike I could immediately hear what sounded like boiling. By this time the smell of gas was almost overwhelming. I pushed the bike out of the garage away from the house, and let it cool outside, for fear of a fire or explosion. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626832, filed 2014-08, 2,211 milesEngine: “I had an antifreeze leak from the coolant reservoir which leaked antifreeze all over the ground and onto the tires. Upon googling the issue I found out that this was a very common issue with the coolant overflow tank leaking from the backside of the tank, so common that brp (Can-Am) made a new version of the coolant overflow tank that is reinforced in that area to solve the issue. Upon contacting brp (Can-Am) they stated they were not issuing a recall on this item and I would have to purchase it from a dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747784, filed 2015-08, 6,500 milesEngine cooling: “My last ride, as in previous rides, was accompanied by the odor of raw fuel. Ambient temperature was in the mid 50's. Typical city traffic but no long periods of standing still. Engine temperature normal. Volume of fuel in the tank does not seem to be a factor. Parked the spyder and, as in the past, observed vapors emitting from the vent hose under the frame with an occasional drop of fuel. Removed the fuel cap, for the first time, and observed the sound of boiling liquid. Without any detail given I asked my passenger to do likewise which resulted in an identical observation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441182, filed 2011-12Steering: “The dealer told me it is my dynamic power steering unit I had a light come on telling me to check my dps!! I first mention this to the dealer and they said I needed a new battery which that wasn't the problem!! There was a safety campaign in july 2009!!”
NHTSA complaint #11498186, filed 2022-12Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,211 and 13,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 12V582000Dec 12, 2012Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Can-AM Spyder RS 2009–2012, Spyder RT 2010–2012, Spyder GS 2008–2009
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 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS → · 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. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10200278Jan 5, 2016Engine cooling. Air scoop retrofit kits.
- 10056672Sep 5, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Brp mc: on certain motorcycles, when riding. The windshield will drop and a high windshield refurbish kit is now available to address this issue.
- 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…
- 10129604Oct 25, 2013Engine. Technical Service Tip (TST) addressing that on some SE5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific RPM only. After investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust…
- 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.
- 10186272May 29, 2013Electrical system. RT-622 Trailers may experience electrical issues due to trailer light module failure.
- 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…
Other model years of the Can-AM Spyder RS
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 7,800 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 5 | 6,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 8 | 5,075 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 13 | 2,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 37 | 9,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
All Can-AM Spyder RS model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,500 miles and the middle half falls between 2,211 and 13,000 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 29, 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.