2020 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (2) · Suspension (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2023-03-17 · campaign 23V175000 · 34,457 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2020-03-27 · campaign 20V186000 · 1,424 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. During emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.
Risk: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this campaign is Bulletin 2020-5.
Service bulletins (31)
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
Suspension 2025-10-02 · TST 144649 · Other
spyder seat and top case shock retrofit there is complaints that the seat and top case shocks are too weak a new seat and top case shock absorber we're introduced for my2025, however claims keep coming in and the wrong replacement part is used
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-29 · Exterior Lighting“the contact owns a 2020 can-am spyder rt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v175000 (exterior lighting); 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 dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was not ma…”
2023-04-27 · Exterior Lighting · 3,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 can-am spyder rt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to activate the cruise control, however, the vehicle failed to operate as designed. the contact then stated that she noticed that the brake light remained illuminated although the brake pedal was not depressed. the vehicle was take…”
2022-09-08 · Service Brakes“the spyder brake switch started failing with less than 14k miles on the vehicle. the driver my wife, did not know it was failing, only an engine code vss would appear and the vehicle would go into limp home mode, until it could be restarted. checking online forms, there were several post about the brake switch. i check in our garage and discovered…”
2020-10-18 · Suspension · 2,990 mi“the rear airback suspension has been broken since i purchased the motorcycle in august 2020. a new system has been put in but it has also failed. this makes the motorcycle dangerous to ride. the ride is very hard and when hitting a bump, the passenger can fall off.…”
2020-09-18 · Power Train · 114 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2020 can-am spyder rt motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle shutoff while riding approximately 55 mph without warning. the vehicle was towed to the cc powersports ? louisville dealer located at 327 centre dr, shepherdsville, ky 40165, where it was diagnosed that the battery cable was loose. the failure recurred. the…”
2020-08-20 · Seats · 454 mi“back rest broke fall off all most lost passenger…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.