Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 Can-am Spyder RT peaked in 2020, 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
2019 Can-am Spyder RT
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Jul 1, 2019 to Oct 11, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year239k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints66.0 times the median 2019 motorcycle
Severity index0.02019 motorcycles average 3.9
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2019 Can-am Spyder RT name brakes
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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-728 | Sep 30, 2024 | Engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power | Powertrain | 8,721 | Part replacement |
| 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 2019 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.
6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 11, 2024Failure Sep 11, 202412,700 milesKouts, INPower train
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.
NHTSA complaint 11619290 - Filed Apr 14, 2023Failure May 25, 2022Fredericksburg, VAPower train
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.
NHTSA complaint 11517038 - Filed Dec 26, 2022Failure Dec 25, 2022Bakersfield, CAService brakes
Multiple failures of electronic parking brake release in which pressing release button results in the parking brake light flashing repeatedly (an error indicator) and parking brake does not release. Sometimes works again after turning cycle off and back on but this is second time that has not worked and I have had to crawl under with a wrench and manually remove the cable from the holder to drive to dealer. Once released that way, the button worked again for the dealer and they insisted they couldn’t replicate, wouldn’t replace switch or servo motor despite error fault codes. Suggested slightly low battery voltage might be to blame but I use a trickle charger. Replaced battery anyway. Happened again less than 2 weeks later, in a parking lot away from home. Dangerous because you cannot move cycle without undoing the parking brake cable and then you don’t have a parking brake, which it needs because it is an automatic transmission and will roll even if in gear if the engine isn’t running. I have seen numerous reports of this problem on Can-Am Spyder message boards. Either switch is faulty or servo motor is faulty. I can’t MOVE the bike to get it home or to the dealer without taking action that temporarily fixes the problem but they won’t fix it unless it is doing it for them. Despite numerous reports of this problem. I feel there needs to be a recall of 2018 and up Spyder RT Limited models to address this issue across all owners.
NHTSA complaint 11498878 - Filed Aug 8, 2020Failure Aug 4, 20207,000 milesGreer, SCService brakes
EMERGENCY BRAKE SOMETIMES DOES NOT RELEASE AND YOU HAVE TO DISASSEMBLE IT AT THE REAR HUB TO RELEASE IT.THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES TO ME, I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ALSO, DIFFERENT MODELS AND YEARS
NHTSA complaint 11344104 - Filed Jul 11, 2020Failure Jul 2, 2020275 milesParker, COElectrical system, Service brakes
THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS AND FAILED TO EITHER ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE. FAILURE TO ENGAGE PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AFTER STARTING AND IN GEAR. FAILURE TO ENGAGE ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AFTER STOPPING, TURNING THE ENGINE OFF, AND RELEASING THE MANUAL FOOT BRAKE. IN ORDER TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING IF THE EBRAKE WILL NOT ENGAGE, THE RIDER MUST RELEASE THE MANUAL FOOT BRAKE, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING, AND PLACE A CHOCK UNDER TIRE(S). IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE RIDER FROM BEING STRANDED IF THE EBRAKE FAILS TO DISENGAGE, THE RIDER MUST STABILIZE THE VEHICLE FIRST, MANUALLY REMOVE THE REAR BRAKE SPRING, AND LOOSEN THE BRAKE CABLE NUTS TO RELEASE BRAKE CABLE TENSION. THIS REQUIRES A SPRING TOOL AND TWO 12MM WRENCHES. WHILE THIS WILL ALLOW THE RIDER TO NOT BE STRANDED, IT CREATES A HAZARD WHEN THE RIDER ARRIVES AT THEIR DESTINATION AND MUST PARK THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint 11338776 - Filed Jul 1, 2019Failure Jun 22, 2019400 milesKnoxville, TNExterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ILLUMINATED, BUT WERE NOT VISIBLE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.
NHTSA complaint 11228808
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
13 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 145277 Mar 21, 2026 · Other
Under some circonstances it is possible to hear a chirping noise coming from the right side of the engine The noise was identified as worn friction washers on the alternator shaft - 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. - Bulletin 2019-9 Apr 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty Bulletin Spyder RT and F3 - The parking brake may not disengage. On some vehicles, it may take several attempts to disengage the parking brake. In some cases, it may not be possible to disengage brake at all.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.