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2012 CAN-AM Spyder Rt

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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41Owner complaints

Model-year median: 6

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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

What owners reported most

Fuel/propulsion System
22Engine
8Electrical System
7Exterior Lighting
4Service Brakes
4
All reported categories
Structure
4Electronic Stability Control (esc)
3Engine And Engine Cooling
3Steering
2Unknown Or Other
2Power Train
1

Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.

When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

37 reports with mileage · 4 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.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

3 reports
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600 miles · Oct 28, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel/propulsion System

I HAVE A SPYDER RT 2012 WITH GAS FUMES WHEN PARKED AND HEAT COMING FROM UNDER MY SEAT, MY BIKE HAS 35000 MILES, I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FROM THE FIRST DAY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10650812

500 miles · Aug 20, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel/propulsion SystemStructure

THE BIKE HAS EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM UNDER THE SEAT AND ALSO HAS A GAS SMELL AFTER RIDING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10626861

49 miles · Jul 26, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingStructure

RIDING MOTORCYCLE RIGHT LEG GETS VERY VERY HOT ALMOST BURNING...NEED RECALL FOR THIS ITEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10616523

Official recalls

1

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.

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

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.