2016 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Power Train (2) · Service Brakes (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 (17)
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 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-06 · Steering“the power steering unit started to break up switching on and off making steering difficult.…”
2025-06-09 · Electrical System:ignition · 6,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 can am spyder rt. the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to function as intended. the message dess (dynamically enhanced security system) was displayed. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the programmed key chip had failed and needed to …”
2023-09-27 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“brake failure led to catastrophic collision…”
2021-05-03 · Power Train · 5,175 mi“2016 can-am rt spyder: front sprocket stripped leaving me with no way to accelerate to get out of way of traffic this happened at 1642 miles (brp replaced under warranty). at 5175 (3 may 2021) front sprocket again left me in traffic and stranded again replaced under warranty. both times i was in traffic and has happened after slowing and trying to …”
2018-04-11 · Steering · 300 mi“takata recall it has so much play and it turns at 65 miles hour on the interstate 64 you cannot hold it in your lane [xxx] i had bought a can-am spyder rt limited se6 2016 on 4-12-2017 i had it around 15 days and found out it was unsafe to ride i taking it back to the shop on 4-27-2017 they replace the universal joint in the steeri…”
2018-01-15 · Steering · 300 mi“ 01/15/2018 i sent this letter to you once on january 8th 2018 you had received it and give me a call to give you more information i returned your call left a message nobody called me back this is a number that you can get a hold of me 614 - 314 - 0725 the bikes brand new i've had problems the day i bought it they still have it in the shop …”
2018-01-10 · Steering · 300 mi“i need help. i had bought a can-am limited 2016 on 4-12-2017 i had it around 12 days and found out it was unsafe to ride i taking it back to the shop they had it for 14 days they replace the universal joint in the steering i picked it up on 5-11-2017. i did not have a chance to check it out on 5-17-2017 i had a operation doctor had me in bed until …”
2017-05-17 · Power Train · 2,180 mi“an electrical failure caused the transmission to lock in gear which in turn caused the engine to stall. the vehicle could not be moved from the road creating a safety issue to both myself and other motorists. the vehicle stalled on a two lane highway with minimal shoulder and in the middle of a blind 45 mph corner. if the vehicle had a neutral…”
2016-10-18 · Unknown Or Other · 10 mi“the motorcycle has a vibration in the handle bars starting at 79 mph through 82 mph. it then goes away. it comes back after the motorcycle is going over 90 mph. i have taken it to 2 dealers and as of yet no one can fix it.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.