Illustration2011 BRP SPYDER MOTORCYCLES. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GAS FUMES, LEAKS AND FIRES ON MOTORCYCLES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE CAN'T PARK HER MOTORCYCLE IN THE GARAGE AFTER A TRIP OF ANY LENGTH.
2011 CAN-AM Spyder Rt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
190–25K
225–50K
150–75K
075–100K
0100–150K
0150K+
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
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
5 reportsTHERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VENT SYSTEM ON THE GAS TANK. THE CHARCOAL VAPOR CANISTER FILLS UP WITH LIQUID FUEL AND IT CAN'T VENT FUMES. WHICH CAUSE THE AIR BOX TO VENT RAW GAS FUMES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUT UNDER THE DRIVER'S SADDLE (SEAT). THAN RIGHT IN TO THE DRIVERS FACE, WHICH CAUSES BURNING EYES AND CHEST PAINS. …
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THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VENT SYSTEM ON THE GAS TANK. THE CHARCOAL VAPOR CANISTER FILLS UP WITH LIQUID FUEL AND IT CAN'T VENT FUMES. WHICH CAUSE THE AIR BOX TO VENT RAW GAS FUMES INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND OUT UNDER THE DRIVER'S SADDLE (SEAT). THAN RIGHT IN TO THE DRIVERS FACE, WHICH CAUSES BURNING EYES AND CHEST PAINS. AND "I WOULD GUESS A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD" THE LAST 3500 MILES I HAVE HAD THREE CHARCOAL CANISTERS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE ONE INSTALLED NOW HAS FAILED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM SPIDER MOTORCYCLE . THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND BOIL WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO IRRITATE THE CONTACTS EYES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED THE RESULTS Y…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM SPIDER MOTORCYCLE . THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FUEL IN THE FUEL TANK BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND BOIL WHICH CAUSED FUMES TO IRRITATE THE CONTACTS EYES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED THE RESULTS YET, NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 2,200 UPDATED 07/06/12 *BF
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM ROADSTER SPYDER RT-S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED HIM THAT HE MAY BE USING TOO MUCH G…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CAN-AM ROADSTER SPYDER RT-S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED HIM THAT HE MAY BE USING TOO MUCH GASOLINE WHICH ENDED UP SATURATING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 650.
Official recalls
212V582000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.