Can-Am Spyder RTYears to avoid, problems & recalls
Based on 269 NHTSA owner complaints across 17 model years, the Can-Am Spyder RT years to avoid are 2013, and the strongest years are 2011 and 2012. The Spyder RT has 13 safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: Rainmaker47, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Can-Am Spyder RT years to avoid
Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spyder RT median. Tap a year for its full report.
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Most common Can-Am Spyder RT problems
All model years combined: 269 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 98 | 15 |
| Engine | 73 | 13 |
| Power train | 36 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 6 |
| Structure | 27 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 5 |
| Steering | 22 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 |
| 13 other systems | 48 | 9 |
Can-Am Spyder RT recalls
Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.
Showing the 12 newest of 13 recalls. Each model-year page lists all recalls for that year.
NHTSA investigations of the Spyder RT
- Motorcycle FiresLed to recall 15V-095