Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2018 CAN-AM Spyder RT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train6
- Engine2
- Steering2
- Service brakes2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Seats1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2018 CAN-AM Spyder RT.
| 2024574 30 Sept 2024 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine output shaft could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of drive power. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of po… |
| 2022258 18 May 2022 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the front sprocket for the drive belt could wear prematurely. Over time, this could result in a loss of power to the rear wheel. … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What CAN-AM told its dealers about the 2018 CAN-AM Spyder RT: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10252669 | 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. |
| 10252661 | Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick. |
| 10231322 | Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This 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 | Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines. |
| 10214930 | Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. |
| 10213475 | Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose propulsion. If the vehicle loses propulsion, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| 10191376 | If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening. |
| 10186274 | Trailer module may fail. |
| 10185865 | Electric parking brake not holding when applied. |
| 10185854 | Centrifungal clutch vibration. |
| 10174648 | Warranty Bulletin Spyder RT and F3 - The parking brake may not disengage. On some vehicles, it may take several attempts to disengage the parking brake. In some cases, it may not be possible to disengage brake at all. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)