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2011 Can-Am Spyder RTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 12V-582 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.

2011 Can-Am Spyder RT
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Spyder RT median · #2 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 73%Owner complaints2910 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 9, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Thesupermat, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT has problems

29 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
Engine115
Fuel/propulsion system104
Fuel system, gasoline51
Power train40
Electrical system32
Exterior lighting20
Engine and engine cooling21
Structure20
Service brakes11
2 other systems20

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

2 recalls

2011 Can-Am Spyder RT 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 →

–no report yet

Manual transmission: column shift assembly

Recall 11V-081 · Feb 7, 2011 · 378 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL.

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 RT 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 RT median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Spyder RT owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This vehicle emits raw fuel fumes under pressure while driving and after parked for up to 45 minutes. Sometimes can her the fuel boiling in the fuel tank. If parked n a garage and any spark is near the vehicle will blow up. If parked outside the fumes are overpowering and if someone drops a…
Complaint 11537557 · Aug 9, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM ROADSTER SPYDER RT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE NEAR THE ENGINE AREA. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE SAFELY ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED TO CONTAIN THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS…
Complaint 11040912 · Oct 29, 2017 · 2,935 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM ROADSTER SPYDER RT MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE NEAR THE ENGINE AREA. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE SAFELY ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED TO CONTAIN THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS…
Complaint 11032072 · Oct 6, 2017 · 2,935 miles

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