2016 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 20 TSBs
22V352000 May 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 |
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
All of my safety systems malfunctioned. On a Subaru vehicle it is called “eyesight.” in order to make all of them work again, the dealership had to perform an ECM update. They did not have to replace anything or repair anything. They had to update software. This is on a two-year-old car with 38,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2025
Incident date: May 22, 2025
Car thought I was breaking when I was pressing the gas and I was merging into a left lane. I was able to turn on the car without pressing the brakes due to the latter. The car doors are unlocking while im driving without warning. Also traction light on car cameo on
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 27, 2023
Incident date: Jul 31, 2022
This is [XXX] . On September 14, 2023 had a very big crash with our 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My husband and Granddaughter were in the crash. Everyone is okay but the Jeep is totaled. At 7:00am, the Jeep accelerated out of control, my husband was trying applying the breaks, but the accelerator over... Read more
Crash
2 injured
POWER TRAIN
May 3, 2021
Incident date: May 2, 2021
2016 CAN-AM RT SPYDER: FRONT SPROCKET STRIPPED LEAVING ME WITH NO WAY TO ACCELERATE TO GET OUT OF WAY OF TRAFFIC THIS HAPPENED AT 1642 MILES (BRP REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY). AT 5175 (3 MAY 2021) FRONT SPROCKET AGAIN LEFT ME IN TRAFFIC AND STRANDED AGAIN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. BOTH TIMES I WAS IN TRA... Read more
STEERING
Apr 11, 2018
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
TAKATA RECALL IT HAS SO MUCH PLAY AND IT TURNS AT 65 MILES HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE 64 YOU CANNOT HOLD IT IN YOUR LANE [XXX] I HAD BOUGHT A CAN-AM SPYDER RT LIMITED SE6 2016 ON 4-12-2017 I HAD IT AROUND 15 DAYS AND FOUND OUT IT WAS UNSAFE TO RIDE I TAKING IT BACK TO THE SHOP ON 4-27-2... Read more
STEERING
Jan 15, 2018
Incident date: Apr 27, 2017
01/15/2018 I SENT THIS LETTER TO YOU ONCE ON JANUARY 8TH 2018 YOU HAD RECEIVED IT AND GIVE ME A CALL TO GIVE YOU MORE INFORMATION I RETURNED YOUR CALL LEFT A MESSAGE NOBODY CALLED ME BACK THIS IS A NUMBER THAT YOU CAN GET A HOLD OF ME 614 - 314 - 0725 THE BIKES BRAND NEW I'VE HAD PROBLEMS THE DA... Read more
STEERING
Jan 10, 2018
Incident date: Apr 12, 2017
I NEED HELP. I HAD BOUGHT A CAN-AM LIMITED 2016 ON 4-12-2017 I HAD IT AROUND 12 DAYS AND FOUND OUT IT WAS UNSAFE TO RIDE I TAKING IT BACK TO THE SHOP THEY HAD IT FOR 14 DAYS THEY REPLACE THE UNIVERSAL JOINT IN THE STEERING I PICKED IT UP ON 5-11-2017. I DID NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO CHECK IT OUT ON 5-17-... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 17, 2017
Incident date: May 12, 2017
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 BLI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 17, 2017
Incident date: May 12, 2017
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 BLI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 30, 2016
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A VIBRATION IN THE HANDLE BARS STARTING AT 79 MPH THROUGH 82 MPH. IT THEN GOES AWAY. IT COMES BACK AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE IS GOING OVER 90 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DEALERS AND AS OF YET NO ONE CAN FIX IT.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 CAN-AM SPYDER RT
20 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH | 1 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
TST 134170
Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
TST 134170
Mar 26, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
TST 140875 Rev
Mar 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 check engine light came on (limp home
TST 140875 Rev
Mar 18, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 check engine light came on (limp home
TST 140875
Jan 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 light came on (limp home condition) and th
TST 140654
Dec 6, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
TST 140654
Dec 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
Bulletin 2019-11
Jun 30, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Front 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.
Bulletin 2019-10
May 26, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Safety 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 propulsion. If the vehicle loses propulsion, there is an increas
D2-8316
Aug 3, 2016
186000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Sticking throttle.
2016-3
Jun 7, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
POSTING ABOUT NEW BULLETIN 2016-3 -SOME THROTTLE GRIPS ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE TIGHTER MATERIALS TOLERANCES THAT MAY INCREASE RETURN TIME TO ORIGINAL POSITION
129289-1
Jun 4, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake fluid reservoir locking tube.
WCN61Y016
May 6, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Relay terminals could be damaged at fuse boxes.
D-94530
Jul 14, 2015
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
D109338
Apr 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer module may fail.
Article Radio 10
Oct 22, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
A123653-3
Sep 3, 2013
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Product reference article.
PRE-02-27-2012
Feb 27, 2012
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH
Centrifungal clutch vibration.
115
Oct 27, 2011
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
STICKING THROTTLE ON 2016 RT AND F3S. THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO CLOSED POSITION. 1. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HOUSING MAY INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE LUBE. 2. THROLTTLE SECONDARY SPRING MAY BIND WITH BUSHING.
115
Oct 27, 2011
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
STICKING THROTTLE ON 2016 RT AND F3S. THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO CLOSED POSITION. 1. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HOUSING MAY INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE LUBE. 2. THROLTTLE SECONDARY SPRING MAY BIND WITH BUSHING.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CAN-AM SPYDER RT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE14025
Opened: Aug 4, 2014 , Closed: May 22, 2015
Motorcycle Fires
This Preliminary Evaluation was opened after NHTSA became aware of two fires involving a MY 2011 and a MY 2013 Can-Am Spyder RT manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).Both occurred within days of each other in July, 2014.The first report (VOQ 10615679) involved a 2011 Spyder RT, conv... Read more
CAN-AM SPYDER RT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CAN-AM SPYDER RT across all model years (2010, 2023).
23
Total Recalls
402
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
21
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
CAN-AM SPYDER RT - Year by Year
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