2019 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Power Train (2) · Exterior Lighting (1)
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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 (13)
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.
Engine 2026-03-21 · 145277 · Other
under some circonstances it is possible to hear a chirping noise coming from the right side of the engine the noise was identified as worn friction washers on the alternator shaft
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.
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What owners report
2024-10-11 · Power Train · 12,700 mi“the contact owns a 2019 can-am spyder rt. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift as intended. in addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into neutral. the contact stated that the motorcycle was taken to the dealer and had been at the dealer since september 2023. the cont…”
2023-04-14 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2019 can-am spyder rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v352000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the vehicle wa…”
2022-12-26 · Service Brakes“multiple failures of electronic parking brake release in which pressing release button results in the parking brake light flashing repeatedly (an error indicator) and parking brake does not release. sometimes works again after turning cycle off and back on but this is second time that has not worked and i have had to crawl under with a wrench and …”
2020-08-08 · Service Brakes · 7,000 mi“emergency brake sometimes does not release and you have to disassemble it at the rear hub to release it.this happens when the vehicle is stopped. this problem has happened several times to me, i know of several other people also, different models and years…”
2020-07-11 · Service Brakes · 275 mi“the electronic parking brake malfunctions and failed to either engage or disengage. failure to engage prevents the vehicle from rolling after starting and in gear. failure to engage allows the vehicle to roll after stopping, turning the engine off, and releasing the manual foot brake. in order to stabilize the vehicle from moving if the ebrake will…”
2019-07-01 · Exterior Lighting · 400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2019 can-am spyder rt. while inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the turn signals were illuminated, but were not visible to oncoming vehicles. the contact also stated that the daytime running lamps failed to turn off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was n…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.