2018 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Steering (2) · Service Brakes (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
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.
Service bulletins (12)
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 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-04 · Power Train · 2,200 mi“the contact owns a 2018 can-am spyder rt. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph and attempting to upshift into the next gear, the shifter seized and failed to operate as designed. the contact pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the left shifting switc…”
2025-06-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my wife rode our 2018 can am spyder 70 miles to have recall 24v728 completed on 4/23/25. today is 6/24/25 and we still do not have vehicle back. dealership pulled engine replaced output shaft put it back together and it will now not shift correctly. dealership has been trying to figure out the problem and in contact with brp. at first it was so…”
2025-05-07 · Power Train“after receiving the safety recall notice from the manufacturer, brp, in january 2025, i attempted to have the safety recall completed at a dealership in the pittsburgh pa area. i was initially told by the mosites dealership that they were not able to complete the safety recall because of the time it takes to perform the recall, which ties up their…”
2025-02-18 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2018 can-am spyder rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v728000 (power train). the vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the recall repair was not completed. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue; however, the manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle. the contact was informed that th…”
2025-01-28 · Power Train“referance recall number 24v728. on 22 jan 2025 manufacturer brp indicates vehicle does not require defective output shaft replacement for vehicles with mileage over 37282. my vehicle has a little over 40,000 miles. in part 573 safety recall 24v-728 (22 jan 2025) "vehicle 2" states "all the my2018 population was assembled with the new flexation …”
2024-12-16 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2018 can-am spyder rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v728000 (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 …”
2022-06-24 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2018 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact ha…”
2022-06-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“while driving the vehicle a clunking sound was heard and at the same time i experienced a loss of propulsion. the vehicle is currently in the process of being repaired as it was determined that the front drive sprocket main drive shaft had sheared. fortunately i was able to pull off the highway at an intersection onto a much less congested street…”
2020-10-19 · Steering · 9,400 mi“driving my spyder on the interstate it would show a code dps on my display and as long as it displayed you could not steer motorcycle. this happened at least six times in one week. you could stop and shut unit off then restart and go 50 to 100 miles then flash code dps again. the fault code p0550 was stored as long as bike was running.…”
2020-06-06 · Service Brakes · 3,000 mi“heated seat ceases to operate after 40 mins. parking brake will not release.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.