Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Can-am Spyder RT peaked in 2017, with 2 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
2015 Can-am Spyder RT
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Oct 19, 2017 to May 3, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year130k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2015 Can-am Spyder RT name suspension
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
One recall campaign covers the 2015 Can-am Spyder RT
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-352 | May 18, 2022 | Front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power | Powertrain | 30,389 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Can-am Spyder RT
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.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 3, 2023Failure May 1, 2023Wilmington, MAPower train
The contact owns a 2015 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint 11520240 - Filed Jun 14, 2022Failure Jun 14, 2022San Antonio, TXFuel/propulsion system, Assist, Suspension
Defective front sproket
NHTSA complaint 11469202 - Filed Nov 16, 2017Failure Nov 11, 201714,500 milesRiverview, FLSuspension
PURCHASED 9/2015, AS OF 11/16/17 HAVE 15,101 MILES. I AM REPLACING MY SECOND REAR SHOCK. THE ORIGINAL SHOCK BROKE AFTER 11 MONTHS, THE REPLACEMENT SHOCK BROKE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS. HAVING TO HAVE A THIRD REAR SHOCK REPLACEMENT. THE WEIGHT LIMIT WAS NEVER EXCEEDED, THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE SPYDER HAS HAD ALL OF ITS REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON SCHEDULE AND BY A LICENSED BRP/CAN AM REPAIR CENTER. ALL THREE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED HAS BEEN AFTER LONG-DISTANCE TOURING TRIPS, EACH THAT LASTED 6-8 DAYS AND COVERED BETWEEN 1600-2400 MILES; BASICALLY FROM FLORIDA UP TO NC, VA, AND NORTHERN GA, SPECIFICALLY. WHAT CAUSED ME TO NOTICE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WERE A) THE STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE, B) ROUGH RIDING CONDITIONS ON SMOOTH INTERSTATE SURFACES, AND C) EXTREME "BOUNCING" GOING ACROSS ROAD LEVELS.
NHTSA complaint 11046591 - Filed Oct 19, 2017Failure Oct 16, 201713,500 milesBlairsville, GAEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BOLT ON THE FRONT SPROCKET BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SPROCKET BECOMING WORN DOWN BY THE SHAFT. IN ADDITION, THE BELT THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CENTERED BY THE SPROCKET BECAME MISALIGNED. GAINESVILLE MOTORSPORTS IN GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE BOLT BECAME REMOVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,500.
NHTSA complaint 11034577
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
24 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TST 143615 Mar 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly - TST 140875 Rev Mar 18, 2024 · 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 th… - TST 134170 Mar 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick. - TST 140875 Jan 23, 2023 · 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 s… - TST 140654 Dec 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines. - Bulletin 2019-11 Jun 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. - Bulletin 2019-10 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose propulsion. If the vehicle loses propulsion, there is an increased risk of a crash. - A108572-1 Oct 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product reference article. - 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. - D08572 Apr 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Up-to-date technical information on the 2015 roadster product. - A108572 Nov 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Up-to-date information on the 2015 Roadster product. - A104494 Nov 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Intermittently, the ignition key may not be recognized causing the unit not to start. - D-94530 Jul 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Electric parking brake not holding when applied. - B-2015-7 Jul 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Gear box position sensor contamination. - B-2015-5 Jul 9, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Insufficient parking brake cable tension when applied. - PRE-2015-7 Oct 19, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Gearbox position sensor contamination additional information. - PRE-02-27-2012 Feb 27, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Centrifungal clutch vibration. - B-2015-1 Feb 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil Sweating from SE6 Clutch Clover HCM Connector - PRE 2015-1 Oct 19, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty Bulletin. Oil Sweating from Clutch Cover HCM Connector. - POSTING NOISE Aug 18, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inquiry about noticed complaints in the public Spyder forums that some customers are noticed that their fuel pumps get louder since they got 2013-10 safety campaign done. Reference to the Technical Setvice Tip( TST) included. - 109796 Mar 3, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE CLUTCH ASSIST SOLENOID. THIS WILL CAUSE THE CLUTCH LEVEL TO BE DIFFICULT TO PULL IN. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS OR DAMAGE TO CLUTCH ARE POSSIBLE. REPAIR PROCEDURE TO INSPECT AND INSTALL THE HOSES CORRECTLY ARE DESCRIBED. - 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 - 108572 Oct 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRODUCT REFERENCE ARTICLE - CONDITIONS, CAUSES AND CURES DESCRIBED ARE FOR INDIVIDUAL CASES AND DO NOT IMPLY ALL MY UNITS ARE AFFECTED NOR PARTS BE REPLACED WITHOUT PROPER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.