2012 Can-AM Spyder RS Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 374miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RS, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 374 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Can-Am spider rs. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the limp home mode light illuminated. The vehicle then decelerated independently and failed to accelerate more than 10 MPH. The failure had recurred two times previously. A dealer was notified and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 374. Updated 9/4/13”
NHTSA complaint #10508540, filed 2013-04, 374 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10058213Jun 17, 2015Brp: possible consequences at low speed, engine compartment temperature will rise and increase burn skin or vehicle fire during ambient hot conditions. Model 2013 roadster.
- 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…
- 10119472Oct 8, 2012Posting stating that it has come to BRP's attention that water pump mechanical failure has risen in recent weeks. In the event you have a Spyder with a leak from the weep hole…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RS
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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