2021 Can-AM Spyder RT Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Can-AM Spyder RT (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Can-AM Spyder RT. The part named most often is engine, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (2) and brakes (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Engine2 33%
- Exterior lighting2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Engine: “This is a safety issue with my 2021 CanAm RT Spyder. When riding up a grade in the mountains and the rpm's decrease, the motorcycle starts to buck, misfire and the the speed rapidly decreases. Downshifting to a lower gear does not alleviate the problem. My safety was jeopardized by the rapid reduction of speed in traffic putting me at risk of being hit from behind. I just completed a 3,800 mile journey and encountered the issue every time going up a grade that resulted in a drop of rpm's and speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11431855, filed 2021-09Exterior lighting: “One of the electrical fuse boxes on the vehicle (right side as viewed from front of vehicle) had water infiltration causing fuses to corrode; leading to an electrical failure at dark, where the vehicle had no headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals or emergency flashers. Due to this failure I was almost rear ended when stopping for a traffic light. Also the cooling fans would not come on and the vehicle will overheat due to this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11488996, filed 2022-10Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 23V175000Mar 17, 2023Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Can-AM Spyder RT 2020–2023, Ryker 2022–2023
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor…
Recall details for the 2021 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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11030376Mar 21, 2026Engine. Under some circonstances it is possible to hear a chirping noise coming from the right side of the engine The noise was identified as worn friction washers on the alternator shaft
- 11023546Oct 2, 2025Suspension, Body and structure. Spyder seat and top case shock retrofit There is complaints that the seat and top case shocks are too weak A new seat and top case shock absorber we're introduced for MY2025, however claims keep…
- 11015827Mar 2, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- 10252661Mar 26, 2024Engine cooling, Electrical system. Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
- 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…
- 10231322Jan 23, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Spyder 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 indication and check engine…
- 10229613Dec 6, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
- 10210863May 3, 2022Engine cooling. On MY21 (built after 2021-01-01) and someMY22 Spyder RT and F3 units engine may not start due to low compression which can be caused by carbon deposits in combustion chambers.
- 10203710Nov 26, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Revision of TST 139334: We have some reports of Spyder F3 and RT MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression.
- 10203706Nov 22, 2021Equipment. Revision of TST 138444 : Rear saddle bag lever can be hard to pull to open the saddle bag due to water intrusion in the latch cables.
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 2021 Can-AM Spyder RT have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Can-AM Spyder RT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2021 Can-AM Spyder RT is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 2.
Has the 2021 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.
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.