2017 Can-AM Spyder RT Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,709miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Can-AM Spyder RT, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,709 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train). The contact called the dealer and was informed that the recall remedy would be performed based on the mileage. The contact was informed that at the current mileage (31,709), the vehicle no longer qualified for the recall repair. The contact stated that the recall repair was unfair and that the vehicle might still be susceptible to failure regardless of the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11643431, filed 2025-02, 31,709 miles“RE: NHTSA recall #22V352. BRP has not moved forward in a timely manner to remedy this issue. They continue to move the resolution date further out from the original date, and continue to blame a cyber attack on their computer systems that occurred on August 8, 2022 for their failure to supply the necessary parts to complete the repair under this recall. Additionally, they also blame a material shortage for their inability to supply the parts necessary to complete the repair. This is an issue that BRP has known about for at least 2 years, and did nothing about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11492291, filed 2022-11“The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11527215, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11502409, filed 2023-01Related recalls
- 24V728000Sep 30, 2024Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break…Covers: Can-AM Spyder RT 2017–2019, Spyder F3 2017–2019
- 22V352000May 18, 2022Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and…Covers: Can-AM Spyder RT 2015–2019, Spyder F3 2015–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11015827Mar 2, 2025The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- 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…
- 10231322Jan 23, 2023Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This 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…
- 10214930Jun 30, 2022Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear.
- 10213475May 26, 2022Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 17% |
| 2019 | 2 | 33% |
| 2018 | 6 | 50% |
| 2017 | 4 | 57% |
| 2016 | 2 | 22% |
| 2014 | 3 | 23% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 25% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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