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2011 CAN-AM Spyder Rt

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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29Owner complaints

Model-year median: 6

2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
11Fuel/propulsion System
10Fuel System, Gasoline
5Power Train
4Electrical System
3
All reported categories
Engine And Engine Cooling
2Exterior Lighting
2Structure
2Service Brakes
1Steering
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

22 reports with mileage · 7 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports5 fire reports5 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

2 reports
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100 miles · Oct 12, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineSteering

VEHICLE HAS ENTERED LIMP HOME MODE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (65MPH) WHICH SUDDENLY REDUCES SPEED TO 35MPH. VEHICLES FROM REAR HAVE NEARLY IMPACTED DUE TO RAPID LOSS IN SPEED. ALSO ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS FAILED WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY WHICH MAKES MAINTAINING CONTROL VERY DIFFICULT. VEHICLE…

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VEHICLE HAS ENTERED LIMP HOME MODE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (65MPH) WHICH SUDDENLY REDUCES SPEED TO 35MPH. VEHICLES FROM REAR HAVE NEARLY IMPACTED DUE TO RAPID LOSS IN SPEED. ALSO ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST HAS FAILED WHILE EXITING HIGHWAY WHICH MAKES MAINTAINING CONTROL VERY DIFFICULT. VEHICLE NEARLY LEFT PAVED SURFACE DUE TO HIGH STEERING EFFORTS. THIS VEHICLE HAS A VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL WHICH CONTINUES WHILE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING. FUEL VAPORS COULD CAUSE A FIRE DANGER. *KB

NHTSA ODI #10429958

238 miles · Jun 7, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN AM SPYDER ROADSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE EXHAUST BECOMING EXTREMELY HOT, THE CONTACT BURNED HER LEG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST WAS DIRECTLY AIMED AT THE LEG OF THE DRIVER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK AND EXCHANGE IT FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE M…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN AM SPYDER ROADSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE EXHAUST BECOMING EXTREMELY HOT, THE CONTACT BURNED HER LEG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST WAS DIRECTLY AIMED AT THE LEG OF THE DRIVER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK AND EXCHANGE IT FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 238. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10405506

Official recalls

2

12V582000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Dec 12, 2012

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

11V081000 · Power Train:manual Transmission:column Shift Assembly

Feb 7, 2011

BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPYDER RT SM5 ROADSTERS. WHILE DOWN SHIFTING IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE REVERSE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE REVERSE BUTTON DUE TO A DEFECTIVE REVERSE ACTUATOR CABLE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING FORWARD, THE REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK AND THE ENGINE COULD STALL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, THE VEHICLE COULD BACK UP. A VEHICLE STALL WITHOUT WARNING OR AN EXPECTED MOVEMENT IN REVERSE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL VALIDATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSE ACTUATOR AND IF DEFECTIVE, THE REVERSE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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