2011 Can-AM Spyder RS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 20%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129604Oct 25, 2013Technical 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…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS
← All problems reported for the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RS
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology