2012 Can-AM Spyder RT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 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.
“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“While stopping after 25 miles. The rear brakes emitted a burning odor and failed. The rear caliper and rotor have been replaced twice and rear brake pads replaced 4 times since new with only 6500 total miles on vehicle. Rotors become warped and discolored from excessive heat occasionally glowing orange at night. Theses brakes have failed several times with factory parts and certified mechanic repairs. Taken to authorized dealer several times requesting to open a case with brp that is quickly ignored after several attempts to resolve. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219050, filed 2019-06, 6,015 miles“Brp of canada makes & sells their Can-Am spyder three wheeled trike motorcycle in the united states. It is well known by this vehicle's owners that this trike produces a large amount of heat which is directed at the drivers right side foot rest area making it an extremely hot area on said vehicle. Since this is also where the only method of braking the vehicle resides, I believe it is a safety hazard and have been trying ( unsuccessfully ) to get the brp Can-Am people to correct this before someone is permanently injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499920, filed 2013-02, 600 miles“On 7/11/2019 my 2012 canam rt se5 started throwing out vss fault code, I took it home and contacted my local canam service company. They asked me to bring it in which I did the next day. Enroute to the shop it began showing ABS limp home mode but was not in limp home mode. Once connected to the shop computer I was advised the bike was throwing out numerous codes and false codes. Then I wasxadvised this bike has had numerous electrical problems since 2013 ip to and including replacing the entire instrument cluster at 15000+ miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232054, filed 2019-07Related service bulletins
- 10185865Jul 14, 2015Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
- 10124113Aug 30, 2013Service bulletin informing dealers that a new procedure has been developed to improve the replacement of the tandem master cylinder (TMC) without the necessity of bleeding the…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 3 | 50% |
| 2018 | 2 | 17% |
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
| 2016 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 15% |
| 2013 | 10 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 10% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT
22 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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