2016 Can-AM Spyder RT Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,090miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Can-AM Spyder RT, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,090 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.
“An electrical failure caused the transmission to lock in gear which in turn caused the engine to stall. The vehicle could not be moved from the road creating a safety issue to both myself and other motorists. The vehicle stalled on a two lane highway with minimal shoulder and in the middle of a blind 45 MPH corner. If the vehicle had a neutral release switch, the vehicle could have been moved onto the shoulder removing the obstacle from the path of oncoming motorists. Since the vehicle could not be moved, I had to stand in the road to warn motorists to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10986164, filed 2017-05, 2,180 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Can Am Spyder RT. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to function as intended. The message DESS (Dynamically Enhanced Security System) was displayed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the programmed key chip had failed and needed to be replaced. The repair was pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost for the repair. The failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11665734, filed 2025-06, 6,000 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…
- 10200274May 6, 2016Relay terminals could be damaged at fuse boxes.
- 10186274Apr 12, 2014Trailer module may fail.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Can-AM Spyder RT
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Can-AM Spyder RT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology