2018 Can-am Spyder RT
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 10 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 10 Spyder RT model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, manual transmission, internal, shaft, outputOct 1, 2024
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.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 24V728000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, manual transmissionMay 18, 2022
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.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 22V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
2 reports, newest first. Show all
Seats, Service brakes, Jun 6, 2020
HEATED SEAT CEASES TO OPERATE AFTER 40 MINS. PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE.
Service brakes, May 25, 2020
THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS 3-5 TIMES A WEEK.