2021 Can-Am Spyder Rt problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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 bulletins (22)
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 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-18 · Engine“while driving at multiple speeds a complete loss of power occurs from 15-30 seconds. then will automatically re-engage at the speed when the power loss initiated. bike does not code and does not have to be manually restarted. a huge safety issue when in traffic. …”
2023-09-14 · Power Train“we were riding utah when the bike lost power in the mountains. the throttle was dead. turning it did nothing. all electrical was working. i had to stop on the road and when the bike downshifted automatically to 1st gear the bike was idling and the throttle would respond. it did this again about 10 miles later. i took it to a can am dealer and the…”
2023-07-15 · Service Brakes“7/1/2022 the warning came on the dash as brake failure. towed to the dealer, ridenow powersports of daytona beach florida , stayed with them for almost 5 months, returned on 11/23/2022. i called canam customer service and was given a case#02973019. i was told the brake module was replaced. on 2/16/2023 there was another warning on the dash of brake…”
2023-06-09 · Exterior Lighting“the contact owns a 2021 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the cont…”
2022-10-12 · Exterior Lighting“one of the electrical fuse boxes on the vehicle (right side as viewed from front of vehicle) had water infiltration causing fuses to corrode; leading to an electrical failure at dark, where the vehicle had no headlight, tail light, brake light, turn signals or emergency flashers. due to this failure i was almost rear ended when stopping for a traff…”
2021-09-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“this is a safety issue with my 2021 canam rt spyder. when riding up a grade in the mountains and the rpm's decrease, the motorcycle starts to buck, misfire and the the speed rapidly decreases. downshifting to a lower gear does not alleviate the problem. my safety was jeopardized by the rapid reduction of speed in traffic putting me at risk of bein…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.