2014 Can-AM Spyder RT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Can-AM Spyder RT, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 bike went into limp mode the first time 8 months after purchase and has been in the shop 5 times in one year. Complaints of not shifting correctly and electrical problems along with air shocks leaking and an oil leak ect. I was riding on back country road when I couldn't down sift the bike before going into a corner. Had to power stir the bike around the corner and almost lost control.”
NHTSA complaint #10960205, filed 2017-03, 254 miles“I purchased the bike in april 2015 and I ride on country roads. In october we took the bike up to get a pumpkin and had to sit in traffic. The bike overheated so we pulled off and let it cool down. On the way back home the instrument panel we flashing different thing so I pulled over and called Can-Am for a tow truck so it could be taken to the dealership. The dealership had the bike for around 2 weeks and finally called me and told me it was fixed. I picked up the bike and it overheated not even a 1/4 mile from the shop so I took it back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10824167, filed 2016-02, 1,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252661Mar 26, 2024Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
- 10252669Mar 18, 2024Revision 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…
- 10185868Nov 5, 2015Intermittently, the ignition key may not be recognized causing the unit not to start.
- 10088522Nov 6, 2014Warranty bulletin 2014-8 which adressed two problems: a) fast flasher blink rate: the multifunction gauge cluster requires re-calibration of the flasher blink rate; b) b…
- 10088521Nov 6, 2014Revison 3 of bulletin 2014-2 confirming that this bulletin has been superseded by warranty bulletin 2014-8.
- 10057145Nov 6, 2014Brp: 2014 rs- st-rt gauge malfunction requires re-calibration of the flasher blink rate.
- 10118138Oct 7, 2014Technical Service Tip (TST) discussing about BRP having received reports of SE6 1330 engines stalling when shifting from neutral after being restarted. This situation is caused…
- 10088503Oct 7, 2014Posting for dealers discussing changes on warranty bulletin 2014-2 that is now obsolete and no longer active. This bulletin has been superseded to 2014-8.
- 10084725Jun 4, 2014Warranty pac bulletin 2014-3 addressing a possible limp home mode triggered by cb while transmitting due to incorrectly shielded can wires in entertainment and cb harness. Brp…
- 10084724May 29, 2014Revision 2 of warranty bulletin 2014-2 adressing two problems: a) possible deffective ignition switch. The failure may include unable to turn key in ignition switch or unable to…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Can-AM Spyder RT
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Can-AM Spyder RT
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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