2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Steering (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline 2012-12-12 · campaign 12V581000 · 9,600 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Fix: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2012-12-12 · campaign 12V582000 · 33,700 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2010-06-01 · campaign 10V232000 · 1,200 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Service bulletins (15)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2016-06-04 · SB-129289 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-01-05 · REV87480 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air scoop retrofit kits.
Electrical System 2014-04-12 · D109338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trailer module may fail.
Fuel System, Other 2013-12-20 · POSTING 12-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filter neck.
Engine 2013-10-25 · Article 10-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service tip (tst) addressing that on some se5 engines a high pitched or whining noise may be heard under specific rpm only. after investigation the cause of this noise is from a thrust washer vibrating and spinning in the hcm. inspection of the hcm housing for wear is proposed; it may need
Engine 2013-10-25 · SB-420611493 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brp: some engines (se5) have a high pitched or whining noise, left hand side, can be heard under specific rpm. model roadster. no years. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-06-20 · Steering · 5,000 mi“i purchased my can-am spyder in 2013 it was brand new. it now only has 5,000 miles on it. i got the dps error and took it to the can-am dealer they said it is going to cost me 2500 to get it fix (and that this error isn't one that could be put off). i asked if it is covered by warranty or a recall system they said no that my vin # didn't fall in th…”
2016-07-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 30,600 mi“on sunday, july 7, 2016, while riding from oklahoma city, oklahoma to taos, new mexico, i stopped for gasoline at a gas station somewhere in northeastern new mexico, possibly around clayton. when i began to unscrew the gas cap, i heard a hissing sound coming from the gas tank. this is not unusual, as the gas frequently boils in the tank, likely d…”
2014-10-27 · Steering · 25,074 mi“took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. to have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. had to leave bike so they could order parts. was called by service mgr. several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done and could not release bike until done. i said it wa…”
2013-09-16 · Vehicle Speed Control · 26,000 mi · 💥 crash“as i was driving my spyder wouldn't slow down and i was at 66mph.. i down shifted and it still stayed at 66mph. no matter how much i pressed on the brake it stayed at 66. lucky i had enough sense to turn the bike off, but by then i was in the woods because i had to avoid hitting other cars. my power steering wasn't working at the time and i called…”
2013-05-30 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,150 mi“while traveling on highway at appx. 70 mph, my cruise control dropped out reducing vehicle speed to such a degree to be a danger to me and any following vehicles. i pulled off the highway in attempt to determine problem; i was unsuccessful. it happened several more times so i quit using cruise control. dealer later determined it was the housing-swi…”
2012-01-04 · Steering · 4,670 mi“the vss fault light came on and the engine began running rough as if it was not hitting on all spark plugs when i went into a turn. i pulled over and shut off the engine, waited a few minutes, and restarted the vehicle. this allowed the computer to reboot. this has occurred three times since. later, my front trunk release button quit working an…”
2010-08-18 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 5 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder roadster. the contact stated that the headlights exhibited three different colors and would continuously flash while on low beam. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the lights were changed but did not correct the failure. the contact stated the lights would appear as if he was an emergency …”
2010-06-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 54 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder rs motorcycle. the contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. the contact was unable to control the vehicle and fell over and slid a few inches with the motorcycle. the police arrived on scene and advised the contact that a more experi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.