Can-AM Spyder RTModel year report

2012 Can-AM Spyder RT Problems

Compared with other Can-AM Spyder RT years

Typical for this model

42/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Complaint rate is 0.8× that of a typical Can-AM Spyder RT year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
22 of its 41 complaints were filed by the end of 2014.
Most reported part: Fuel system (22 complaints, median 753 mi).
1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints: 41filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 753miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT. The part named most often is fuel system, with 22 complaints (54% of the total), followed by engine (8) and electrical system (7). 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 753 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the filler pipe and cap and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Can-AM Spyder RT model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 42 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Fuel system: “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 miles

Engine: “Problem since new. Amazing about of heat generated under the seat and in the leg area on both sides (especially the right) from poor engine compartment venting and exhaust system isolation. Very, very uncomfortable at times on the legs and seat.”

NHTSA complaint #11091174, filed 2018-05, 50 miles

Electrical system: “There have been multiple times where the spyder would not start. We would be riding and then stop somewhere and it would not start again. After a few time of trying to start it, it would finally start. Our concern of course is we are not sure if this would happen while we are at a stop. If it does happen while we are at a stop, it could create a dangerous situation.”

NHTSA complaint #10549723, filed 2013-10, 7,400 miles

Brakes: “Just purchased my Spyder Rt ......noticed a strong smell of fuel after a drive about 30 minutes. I opened my fuel cap and noticed that the fuel was way hotter than it should be. Also rear brakes are very noisy, and found out this is a common problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11144620, filed 2018-11, 100 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 104 and 6,015 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 753 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

12V582000Dec 12, 2012
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Covers: Can-AM Spyder RT 2010–2012, Spyder RS 2009–2012, 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 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT → · 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. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

11018774May 15, 2025Electrical system. Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part. In case of any ETA defect, it is not necessary anymore to replace the complete throttle…
10252669Mar 18, 2024Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and…
10229613Dec 6, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
10189988Mar 15, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. The low fuel level light indicator stay always ON after cluster replacement on MY12 RT.
10185865Jul 14, 2015Brakes. Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
10088542Jun 26, 2015Engine cooling, Engine. Technical service tip (tst): customer may complain of excessive heat felt in the engine compartment in certain riding conditions. The solution is to install the air scoop kit. Note that this will…
10058213Jun 17, 2015Engine. Brp: possible consequences at low speed, engine compartment temperature will rise and increase burn skin or vehicle fire during ambient hot conditions. Model 2013 roadster.
10186274Apr 12, 2014Electrical system. Trailer module may fail.
10185877Jan 23, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. ECM Software update. (optional).
10055109Jan 23, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Brp: some motorcycles experience damage to throttle body actuator, leading to limp home mode or fault codes when starting engine; the tcm and ecm software needs updating due to sensitive calibration…

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Can-AM Spyder RT

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2024	5	—	1	—	—	—	Too new
2021	6	—	1	—	—	—	Not enough data
2020	6	1,722	2	—	—	—	Not enough data
2019	6	3,700	2	—	—	—	Not enough data
2018	12	3,000	2	—	—	—	Not enough data
2017	7	16,531	3	—	—	—	Not enough data
2016	9	300	1	—	—	—	Not enough data
2014	13	750	0	—	—	—	Not enough data
2013	102	1,375	2	—	—	100 · More	Stable
2012	41	753	1	—	—	42 · Typical	Falling
2011	29	2,935	2	—	—	50 · Typical	Falling
2010	24	4,626	4	—	—	—	Rising

All Can-AM Spyder RT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT have?

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints for the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 22 complaints (54% of the total), followed by engine with 8.

Has the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT 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 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT reported?

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 753 miles and the middle half falls between 104 and 6,015 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 27, 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.