Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Spyder RS | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 Spyder RS | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 Spyder RS | 8 | 3 |
| 2009 Spyder RS | 13 | 1 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering37
- Engine10
- Fuel system, gasoline8
- Power train7
- Fuel/propulsion system7
- Electrical system7
- Exterior lighting5
- Electronic stability control (esc)5
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the Spyder RS.
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.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD BE BLOCKED.
NHTSA recalls