Model year

2017 Can-am Spyder RT

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from May 22, 2017 to Jan 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year339k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints73.5 times the median 2017 motorcycle
Severity index0.02017 motorcycles average 8.5
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Can-am Spyder RT peaked in 2023, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.5220172018201920202021202220232202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

57% of complaints about the 2017 Can-am Spyder RT name powertrain

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Powertrain
4
Brakes
2
Engine and cooling
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2017 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.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Can-am Spyder RT
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-728Sep 30, 2024Engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive powerPowertrain8,721Part replacement
22V-352May 18, 2022Front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive powerPowertrain30,389Part replacement
17V-318May 12, 2017Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam settingLighting94Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 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.

7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jan 5, 2026Failure Dec 5, 202516,531 milesMiami, FLService brakes

    The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated that while driving with a passenger at highway speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floor. The contact was able to slow down and stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while avoiding a nearby crash. The contact stated that the failure almost caused a deadly crash. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure and agreed to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed control module. The contact was informed that the control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the dealer had previously performed an unknown recall repair a month prior to the failure. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased was contacted, and the contact was informed that the braking system was serviced two months prior to the sale of the vehicle. The dealer contacted the manufacturer, and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The dealer was informed that the technical investigators confirmed that the failure was a known defect that occurred during manufacturing. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 16,531.

    NHTSA complaint 11708862
  2. Filed Jun 4, 2025Failure Jun 3, 2025Poolesville, MDEngine

    Dealership can not do recall until December 2025. Was told service department is only doing 1 recall per month per management. I'm [XXX] and bought this motorcycle from this dealership. I find this totally unacceptable to be only doing 1 recall a month. I was told it was ok to ride bike and PROBABLY doing would happen, which does not make me feel safe at all to ride. Dealership is MotoMember Purcellville VA 20132 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11664970
  3. Filed Feb 18, 2025Failure Sep 1, 202431,709 milesFairborn, OHPower train

    The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train). The contact called the dealer and was informed that the recall remedy would be performed based on the mileage. The contact was informed that at the current mileage (31,709), the vehicle no longer qualified for the recall repair. The contact stated that the recall repair was unfair and that the vehicle might still be susceptible to failure regardless of the mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue but offered no additional assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint 11643431
  4. Filed Jun 15, 2023Failure Jun 14, 2023Las Vegas, NVPower train

    The contact owns a 2017 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint 11527215
  5. Filed Jan 18, 2023Failure Jan 16, 2023San Marcos, CAPower train

    The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT Motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint 11502409
  6. Filed Nov 4, 2022Failure Sep 8, 2022Austin, TXPower train

    RE: NHTSA recall #22V352. BRP has not moved forward in a timely manner to remedy this issue. They continue to move the resolution date further out from the original date, and continue to blame a cyber attack on their computer systems that occurred on August 8, 2022 for their failure to supply the necessary parts to complete the repair under this recall. Additionally, they also blame a material shortage for their inability to supply the parts necessary to complete the repair. This is an issue that BRP has known about for at least 2 years, and did nothing about it. They did the same thing with the recall of 2013 RT's to remedy a heat issue, which caused a number of bikes to catch fire with no warning. This is typical behavior on the part of BRP. Ignore an issue, and it will go away. In my opinion, NHTSA should compel BRP to complete the repair under this recall immediately, or require BRP to make a truthful and compelling case as to why they cannot do so.

    NHTSA complaint 11492291
  7. Filed May 22, 2017Failure Apr 25, 20172,800 milesSummerfield, FLService brakes

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CAN-AM SPYDER RT LIMITED. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE BRAKES ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE THE DEALER, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FIVE TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,800.

    NHTSA complaint 10990860
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

11 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.
  • 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.
  • D-94530 Jul 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
  • PRE-02-27-2012 Feb 27, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Centrifungal clutch vibration.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.