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2011 Can-Am Spyder RSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RS, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 12V-582 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 20, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RS has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system20
Engine10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2011 Can-Am Spyder RS recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

73%repaired · 2015 Q4

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 12V-582 · Dec 12, 2012 · 33,700 vehicles · 24,533 repaired

Risk. If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Can-Am.

Best & worst years

2011 vs. every other Spyder RS year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spyder RS median. How we score

'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Spyder RS owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WENT OUT FOR A SHORT RIDE BECAUSE I HADN'T BEEN ON MY BIKE IN A WHILE DUE TO THE HEAT THAT WE NORMALLY EXPERIENCE AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR AND I WANTED TO TRY OUT A NEW HELMET I HAD PURCHASED. WHEN I RETURNED, I PARKED MY BIKE IN THE GARAGE AS I NORMALLY DO. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE SMELL OF…
Complaint 10626832 · Aug 20, 2014 · 2,211 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM SPYDER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SMELLED OF GASOLINE AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE OVERFLOW TANK. THE CONTACT HAD THE DEALER REPLACE THE TANK TWICE BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND THE CURRENT…
Complaint 10495107 · Jan 29, 2013 · 13,000 miles

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