Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2020 CAN-AM Spyder RT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Exterior lighting2
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Power train1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 7 2020 Spyder RT vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 7 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2020 CAN-AM Spyder RT.
| 2023137 16 Mar 2023 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake light switch could cause the brake lamps to stay on after you release the brakes. Safety Risk: Bra… |
| 2020133 30 Mar 2020 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake pedal mount could break during an emergency stop. If this happens, there could be a total loss of brakes. Safety Ri… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. During emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.
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 2020 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. |
| 10203706 | Revision of TST 138444 : Rear saddle bag lever can be hard to pull to open the saddle bag due to water intrusion in the latch cables. |
| 10198639 | Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. Functionality issue with GPS support kit and the LED floorboard lights kit |
| 10198635 | Some top cases lock striker might not have adjusted properly and can be open even if locked. |
| 10191570 | Repair Procedure Revision- Brake Light Switch Adjustment Vehicle may indicate brake light switch failure, rear brake light stays ON or flashes intermittently. |
| 10191548 | Revision of the bulletin 2020-7. First version was sent in December 2020. Accessory Port Power Supply Issue Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector. Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector. |
| 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. |
| 10188456 | Saddle Bags Hard to Open The rear saddle bag lever can be hard to pull and the lever can also break if too much force is needed. |
| 10186274 | Trailer module may fail. |
| 10185865 | Electric parking brake not holding when applied. |
| 10185854 | Centrifungal clutch vibration. |
| 10185013 | GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector. |
| 10181939 | Spyder RT 219400967 Backrest Fitment Issues |
| 10180790 | September Product Update : Noise reduction improved sprocket, Loose Mirrors, scotch grip. |
| 10179297 | Loose mirror and abnormal mirror vibration |
| 10179243 | Noise issue |
| 10179181 | LinQ rack knob might be too hard to turn for 219400973. |
| 10179178 | Fitment Issue with backrest. The issue prevents the backrest from being installed on the LinQ Rack |
| 10178821 | Repair Procedure Revision- Brake Light Switch Adjustment |
| 10177425 | Inspection Procedure Revision- Testing the ACS System for Air Leaks |
| 10174636 | Warranty Bulletin Spyder RT- Abnormal Gaps Around the Rear Cargo Module Access Covers. Spyder RT manufactured until February 5th may show some fit and finish issues. The interference between access covers and frame prevent mounting holes alignment. This situation creates abnormal gaps around both rear cargo module access covers. |
| 10174628 | Warranty Bulletin Spyder RT- Abnormal Gaps Around the Rear Cargo Module Access Covers On some Spyder RT manufactured since February 6, abnormal gaps may be present between both rear cargo module access covers and adjacent body parts. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)