2019 Can-am Spyder RT

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Service brakes is the leading concern among 6 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 10 Spyder RT model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 6
Primary concernService brakes3 reports · 50% of complaints
Owner complaints6Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Service brakes3
  2. Power train2
  3. Electrical system1
  4. Exterior lighting1

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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: power train

2 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Power train, Oct 11, 2024

    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 contact stated that the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train) was performed while the motorcycle was at the dealer. The contact stated that the motorcycle was picked up from the dealer and the failure reoccurred. In addition, the contact stated that the motorcycle was unsafe to ride. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact stated that several cases had been filed with the manufacturer regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,700.

  2. Power train, Apr 14, 2023

    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 was taken to a dealer and remained with the dealer awaiting the part for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.