Can-AM Spyder RT Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 260 consumer complaints across the 12 model years of the Can-AM Spyder RT (2010–2024) that have at least 5 complaints. 2013 has the most, with 102. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (105 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
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All Spyder RT model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | — | 1 | 15 | — | Too new |
| 2021 | 6 | — | 1 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2020 | 6 | 1,722 | 2 | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 6 | 3,700 | 2 | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 12 | 3,000 | 2 | 12 | — | Not enough data |
| 2017 | 7 | 16,531 | 3 | 11 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 9 | 300 | 1 | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 13 | 750 | 0 | 31 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 102 | 1,375 | 2 | 59 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2012 | 41 | 753 | 1 | 33 | 42 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 29 | 2,935 | 2 | 29 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 24 | 4,626 | 4 | 22 | — | Rising |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system105 32%
- Engine70 21%
- Transmission and drivetrain33 9.9%
- Brakes32 9.6%
- Body and structure27 8.1%
- Electrical system24 7.2%
- Steering22 6.6%
- Engine cooling20 6.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2018: “Driving my spyder on the interstate it would show a code dps on my display and as long as it displayed you could not steer motorcycle. This happened at least six times in one week. You could stop and shut unit off then restart and go 50 to 100 miles then flash code dps again. The fault code p0550 was stored as long as bike was running.”
NHTSA complaint #11365273, filed 2020-10, 9,400 miles2016: “01/15/2018 I sent this letter to you once on january 8th 2018 you had received it and give me a call to give you more information I returned your call left a message nobody called me back this is a number that you can get a hold of me 614 - 314 - 0725 the bikes brand new I've had problems the day I bought it they still have it in the shop I need help. …”
NHTSA complaint #11062802, filed 2018-01, 300 miles2012: “I have a 2012 can am Spyder Rt limited with extreme heat on my right foot and around the seat. Also have overwhelming gasoline fumes after parking the bike. Making it unusable and no fun and dangerous to ride. Purchased july 14 2017. 7,200 miles. Had contact several times with local dealer absolutely no help!”
NHTSA complaint #11325830, filed 2020-05, 7,200 milesOther Can-AM models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology