repaired · 2024 Q4
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
2021 Can-Am Spyder RTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-175 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Engine
2Exterior lighting
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Vehicle speed control
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2021 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.
Best & worst years
2021 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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- Caution
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In owners' words
What Spyder RT owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving at multiple speeds a complete loss of power occurs from 15-30 seconds. Then will automatically re-engage at the speed when the power loss initiated. Bike does not code and does not have to be manually restarted. A huge safety issue when in traffic.
This is a safety issue with my 2021 CanAm RT Spyder. When riding up a grade in the mountains and the rpm's decrease, the motorcycle starts to buck, misfire and the the speed rapidly decreases. Downshifting to a lower gear does not alleviate the problem. My safety was jeopardized by the rapid…
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