Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Can-am Spyder RS peaked in 2017, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2016 Can-am Spyder RS
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Apr 5, 2017 to Apr 5, 2017.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2016 motorcycle
Severity index0.02016 motorcycles average 9.6
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 Can-am Spyder RS name stability and traction control
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2016 Can-am Spyder RS
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 Can-am Spyder RS
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 5, 2017Failure Jul 5, 201635 milesSimpsonville, SCElectronic stability control (esc), Body, Wheels
THERE IS A SERIOUS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT WHEELS AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE VIBRATION MAKES IT HARD TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE PROBLEM AS A DEFECT AND REFUSES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO MAKE REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint 10970829
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Service Bulletin 2016-7 May 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part. In case of any ETA defect, it is not necessary anymore to replace the complete throttle body assembly. - TST 143615 Mar 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly - REV87480 Jan 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Air scoop retrofit kits. - WCN61Y016 May 6, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Relay terminals could be damaged at fuse boxes. - A123653-3 Sep 3, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product reference article. - 129289-1 Jun 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake fluid reservoir locking tube. - Article Radio 10 Oct 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening. - D109338 Apr 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Trailer module may fail. - 2016-3 Jun 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POSTING ABOUT NEW BULLETIN 2016-3 -SOME THROTTLE GRIPS ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE TIGHTER MATERIALS TOLERANCES THAT MAY INCREASE RETURN TIME TO ORIGINAL POSITION
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.