repaired · 2015 Q4
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors.
2012 Can-Am Spyder RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT, 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.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Can-Am Spyder RT has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Engine1 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
4Service brakes
4Exterior lighting
3Engine and engine cooling
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Steering
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 1 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 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.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
1kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
21under 30k miles21under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2012 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 fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I HAVE A 2012 CAN AM SPYDER RT LIMITED WITH EXTREME HEAT ON MY RIGHT FOOT AND AROUND THE SEAT. ALSO HAVE OVERWHELMING GASOLINE FUMES AFTER PARKING THE BIKE. MAKING IT UNUSABLE AND NO FUN AND DANGEROUS TO RIDE. PURCHASED JULY 14 2017. 7,200 MILES. HAD CONTACT SEVERAL TIMES WITH LOCAL DEALER…
MY WIFE AND I WERE RIDING TO HAWKS NEST STATE PARK IN WEST VIRGINIA, MY CAN-AM SPIDER CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE FUEL CAP AREA WE WERE COMING TO A STOP GOING ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR TO 0. I FELT HEAT ON MY LEFT LEG LOOKED DOWN AND SAW FLAMES AND TOLD MY WIFE TO GET OFF THE BIKE AND WE GOT OFF AND THE…
JUST PURCHASED MY SPYDER RT......NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL AFTER A DRIVE ABOUT 30 MINUTES. I OPENED MY FUEL CAP AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL WAS WAY HOTTER THAN IT SHOULD BE. ALSO REAR BRAKES ARE VERY NOISY, AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM.
Own a 2012 Spyder RT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.