2018 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

2 recalls, 15 complaints - 14 TSBs

24V728000 Sep 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT
Defect Description
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
8,721 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.
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.
30,389 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
SERVICE BRAKES2
SEATS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STEERING Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
The power steering in my '08 Ford Escape has intermitten issues, and does not engage sometimes (especially when starting the vehicle). There was a recall by Ford (recall id: 14S05) in 2014, and when I called the Ford Customer Service, they said the recall was repaired in 2015. They said my current i... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 24, 2025
Incident date: Apr 23, 2025
This 2012 GMC Acadia denali with close to 160k has been in the shop several times due to it randomly stalling out It kept basically locking me out from starting the car a "service anti-theft system" would flash across the dash followed by a flashing check engine light along with a lock and key symbo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 24, 2025
Incident date: Apr 23, 2025
This 2012 GMC Acadia denali with close to 160k has been in the shop several times due to it randomly stalling out It kept basically locking me out from starting the car a "service anti-theft system" would flash across the dash followed by a flashing check engine light along with a lock and key symbo... Read more
STEERING May 7, 2025
Incident date: Apr 3, 2025
Steering was intermittent for some time now.is completely out
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 7, 2025
Incident date: Apr 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking violently. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and contacted an independent mechanic. The check engine warning light was then illuminated. The v... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 18, 2025
Incident date: Oct 8, 2024
Dear Sirs: Two months ago I went to the local Jeep Dealer (Taraborelli, in Bariloche, Argentina) asking for 4 incomplete recalls. Two were completed but, in particular the number 57, the local dealer informed me that they asked MOPAR for spare parts (CDBOH113 -680050499AA- and CBTTP578AA and CBTTP5... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 22, 2025
There is a loud knocking or banging sound when making sharp turns. Particularly a turn of 90 degrees or sharper. It sounds almost like something under the car coming from the wheels area. It goes away as you release the steering and straighten back out. But it is loud enough that I am thinking of go... Read more
STEERING Dec 16, 2024
Incident date: Dec 16, 2024
The vehicles steering stopped working with no warning and a Steering Assist Fault alert came on the dashboard.
POWER TRAIN Jun 24, 2022
Incident date: Jun 24, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable am... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 19, 2022
Incident date: May 4, 2022
While driving the vehicle a clunking sound was heard and at the same time I experienced a loss of propulsion. The vehicle is currently in the process of being repaired as it was determined that the front drive sprocket main drive shaft had sheared. Fortunately I was able to pull off the highway at... Read more
STEERING Oct 19, 2020
Incident date: Oct 11, 2020
DRIVING MY SPYDER ON THE INTERSTATE IT WOULD SHOW A CODE DPS ON MY DISPLAY AND AS LONG AS IT DISPLAYED YOU COULD NOT STEER MOTORCYCLE. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST SIX TIMES IN ONE WEEK. YOU COULD STOP AND SHUT UNIT OFF THEN RESTART AND GO 50 TO 100 MILES THEN FLASH CODE DPS AGAIN. THE FAULT CODE P0550 WA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 6, 2020
Incident date: May 23, 2020
HEATED SEAT CEASES TO OPERATE AFTER 40 MINS. PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE.
SEATS Jun 6, 2020
Incident date: May 23, 2020
HEATED SEAT CEASES TO OPERATE AFTER 40 MINS. PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE.
SERVICE BRAKES May 25, 2020
Incident date: May 22, 2020
THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS 3-5 TIMES A WEEK.
STEERING Oct 2, 2018
Incident date: Sep 23, 2018
DPS FAILED GOING AROUND A TURN CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO GO INTO THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC. P1F00 CODE FIRST CODE P1F05 ONLY HAPPENED IN DRIVE WAY, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON 9/18/18, 9/23/18 DPS WENT OUT IN A TURN AND CODE P1F00 EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HAD BOTH CODES IN MEMORY YET BRP WOULD NOT... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 CAN-AM SPYDER RT

14 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH1
050000 PARKING BRAKE1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
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 134170 Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
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 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 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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
TST 140654 Dec 6, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
Bulletin 2019-9 Apr 16, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Warranty Bulletin Spyder RT and F3 - The parking brake may not disengage. On some vehicles, it may take several attempts to disengage the parking brake. In some cases, it may not be possible to disengage brake at all.
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.
PRE-02-27-2012 Feb 27, 2012
095200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:KINETIC:CLUTCH
Centrifungal clutch vibration.

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2013
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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Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 1 View
2024 0 9 View
2023 1 1 View
2022 1 3 View
2021 1 9 View
2020 2 6 View
2019 2 7 View
2018 (current) 2 15
2017 3 7 View
2016 1 10 View
2015 1 6 View
2014 0 16 View
2013 2 176 View
2012 1 60 View
2011 2 42 View
2010 4 31 View
2009 0 1 View
2008 0 2 View

Other CAN-AM Models

Model Recalls Complaints
RYKER 62 231 View
SPYDER F3 12 42 View
SPYDER RS 6 101 View
SPYDER GS 5 60 View
SPYDER 3 40 View
SPYDER F3-S 2 5 View
SPYDER ST 1 36 View
SPYDER F3-T 1 0 View