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2011 Can-AM Spyder RT Fuel system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
52%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
1,100miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RT, 52% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,100 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“When parked after use gasoline fumes are emitted strongly. The odor is such that I do not park it in the garage until it has stood outside for 2 hours to allow the odor to dissipate. I am afraid of it causing a fire and that it would spread to the house. This has been an ongoing problem since I purchased the machine in early 2013.”

NHTSA complaint #10621966, filed 2014-08, 53,610 miles

“There is a problem with the vent system on the gas tank. The charcoal vapor canister fills up with liquid fuel and it can't vent fumes. Which cause the air box to vent raw gas fumes into the engine compartment and out under the driver's saddle (seat). Than right in to the drivers face, which causes burning eyes and chest pains. And I would guess a fire or explosion hazard the last 3500 miles I have had three charcoal canisters replaced under warranty, and the one installed now has failed.”

NHTSA complaint #10454644, filed 2012-04, 12,000 miles

“After purchasing our 2011 Can-Am spyder rts we noticed that after riding that there was a fuel smell inside the garage coming from the spyder. Can-am issued a recall for faulty gas caps venting gas fumes. We received the new updated gas cap but still have fuel smell after riding while the spyder is parked in the garage. While riding, the heat coming up from the body panels is so hot that it causes 1st degree burns on my wife's thighs and calves. Have brought this up to 2 different dealers and have been told by both that, its normal for the spyder.”

NHTSA complaint #10621271, filed 2014-08, 500 miles

“After riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 and parking it in the garage, a strong fuel smell odor lingers for approximately 3 hours before it dissipates. While riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 in city or highway traffic, an extreme heat can be felt from under the seat area. The heat is so bad that it has left first degree burns on the inner thigh and knee areas.”

NHTSA complaint #10650704, filed 2014-10, 1,100 miles

“1. After riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 and parking it in the garage, a strong fuel smell odor lingers for approximately 3 hours before it dissipates. 2. While riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 in city or highway traffic, an extreme heat can be felt from under the seat area. The heat is so bad that it has left first degree burns on the inner thigh and knee areas.”

NHTSA complaint #10650735, filed 2014-10, 1,100 miles

Related recalls

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024120%
2021117%
2018217%
20136261%
20122254%
20111552%
201028%

Other parts of the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RT

Engine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Can-AM Spyder RT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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