Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 CAN-AM Spyder RT, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine2
- Exterior lighting2
- Service brakes1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Electrical system1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
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NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2021 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… |
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."
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 2021 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. |
| 10210863 | On MY21 (built after 2021-01-01) and someMY22 Spyder RT and F3 units engine may not start due to low compression which can be caused by carbon deposits in combustion chambers. |
| 10203710 | Revision of TST 139334: We have some reports of Spyder F3 and RT MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression. |
| 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. |
| 10202755 | If ever you have to replace a rear saddlebag 708303846 or 708303847, the 2 rear storage panels will need some minor rework if replaced on MY21 RT. Two holes are missing for the retaining clamps. The template to rework the rear storage box according to the production vehicle are attached below. |
| 10202754 | Revision of TST 139334 1330 Engine with low compression. We have some reports of Spyder RT and F3 MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression. This note was added to the TST : Normal compression should be higher than 175 PSI onm 1330 engines |
| 10201845 | We have some reports of Spyder RT and F3 MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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