2015 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Power Train (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:manual Transmission 2022-05-18 · campaign 22V352000 · 30,389 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Service bulletins (24)
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.
Power Train 2025-03-02 · TST 143615 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-26 · TST 134170 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine oil level reading issue impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
Power Train 2024-03-18 · TST 140875 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Power Train 2023-01-23 · TST 140875 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-12-06 · TST 140654 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
Power Train 2022-06-30 · Bulletin 2019-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-05-03 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2015 can-am spyder rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v352000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was m…”
2017-11-16 · Suspension · 14,500 mi“purchased 9/2015, as of 11/16/17 have 15,101 miles. i am replacing my second rear shock. the original shock broke after 11 months, the replacement shock broke within the last 30 days. having to have a third rear shock replacement. the weight limit was never exceeded, there are no signs of abuse or neglect. the spyder has had all of its regular mai…”
2017-10-19 · Engine · 13,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 can-am spyder rt. while driving various speeds, the bolt on the front sprocket became detached from the vehicle. the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle due to the sprocket becoming worn down by the shaft. in addition, the belt that was supposed to be centered by the sprocket became misaligned. gainesville…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.