NHTSA lists 29 complaints for the 2011 CAN-AM Spyder RT, 0 of them mention a crash and 5 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CAN-AM SPYDER RT.
At a glance
Complaints
29
With crash
0
With fire
5
With injury (complaints)
5
Injuries
5
Deaths
0
Recalls
2
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
33,700
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
29
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
ENGINE
11
37.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10
34.5%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
17.2%
POWER TRAIN
4
13.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
10.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
6.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
6.9%
STRUCTURE
2
6.9%
SERVICE BRAKES
1
3.4%
STEERING
1
3.4%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
STRUCTURE
BODY
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
STEERING
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.
Consequence: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Defect: BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPYDER RT SM5 ROADSTERS. WHILE DOWN SHIFTING IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE REVERSE BUTTON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REVERSE ACTUATOR CABLE.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE VEHICLE COULD BACK UP. A VEHICLE STALL WITHOUT WARNING OR AN EXPECTED MOVEMENT IN REVERSE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL VALIDATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSE ACTUATOR AND IF DEFECTIVE, THE REVERSE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
29 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
EQUIPMENT
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
5
POWER TRAIN
3
ENGINE
2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
11018774
Date: 2025-05-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part. In case of any ETA defect, it is not necessary anymore to replace the complete throttle body assembly.
10252669
Date: 2024-03-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
10229613
Date: 2022-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
10185865
Date: 2015-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
10088542
Date: 2015-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE HEAT FELT IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS. THE SOLUTION IS TO INSTALL THE AIR SCOOP KIT. NOTE THAT THIS WILL NOT REDUCE HEAT FELT ON THE RH FOOT BY THE RADIATOR FAN.
10056672
Date: 2014-09-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
BRP MC: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN RIDING. THE WINDSHIELD WILL DROP AND A HIGH WINDSHIELD REFURBISH KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *PE
10186274
Date: 2014-04-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Trailer module may fail.
10055107
Date: 2014-01-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
ROADSTER: FOR SOME MOTORCYCLES, INFORMATIONAL PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE ECM SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH IS OPTIONAL AND NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *PE
BRP: SOME MOTORCYCLES EXPERIENCE DAMAGE TO THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR, LEADING TO LIMP HOME MODE OR FAULT CODES WHEN STARTING ENGINE; THE TCM AND ECM SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING DUE TO SENSITIVE CALIBRATION WARNING DISPLAY IN CLUSTER; MIDDLE SIDE RUBBER PANELS GROMMETS FALLS OFF AFTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLIN
10185877
Date: 2014-01-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
ECM Software update. (optional).
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.