2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Service Brakes (2) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Power Train:manual Transmission:internal:shaft:output 2024-09-30 · campaign 24V728000 · 8,721 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2017-05-12 · campaign 17V318000 · 94 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
Risk: If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Service bulletins (11)
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 11 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-01-05 · Service Brakes · 16,531 mi“the contact owns a 2017 can-am spyder rt. the contact stated that while driving with a passenger at highway speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floor. the contact was able to slow down and stop the vehicle. the contact stated that the fa…”
2025-06-04 · Engine“dealership can not do recall until december 2025. was told service department is only doing 1 recall per month per management. i'm [xxx] and bought this motorcycle from this dealership. i find this totally unacceptable to be only doing 1 recall a month. i was told it was ok to ride bike and probably doing would happen, which does not make me f…”
2025-02-18 · Power Train · 31,709 mi“the contact owns a 2017 can-am spyder rt. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v728000 (power train). the contact called the dealer and was informed that the recall remedy would be performed based on the mileage. the contact was informed that at the current mileage (31,709), the vehicle no longer qualified for the recal…”
2023-06-15 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2017 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue. the manufactur…”
2023-01-18 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2017 can-am spyder rt motorcycle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v352000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue. the…”
2022-11-04 · Power Train“re: nhtsa recall #22v352. brp has not moved forward in a timely manner to remedy this issue. they continue to move the resolution date further out from the original date, and continue to blame a cyber attack on their computer systems that occurred on august 8, 2022 for their failure to supply the necessary parts to complete the repair under this re…”
2017-05-22 · Service Brakes · 2,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 can-am spyder rt limited. while driving 2 mph, the brakes engaged independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed or duplicated. while attempting to leave the dealer, the brakes seized. the contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. the contact stated that the vehicle w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.