Can-Am SPYDER RT fuel problems
39 complaint narratives mention fuel terms.
Key facts
271 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
1,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 203 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Fuel system concerns evidence
39 of 271 complaints match this topic (14.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11235018 · 2019-07-26 (July 26, 2019)
POSSIBLE DPS FUME CANISTER CONCERN ON RECALL. FUEL CAP SEEMS TO ALLOW WATER INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK? WHICH THEN CAUSES THE BIKE TO SPUTTER AND NOT WANT TO "BREATH." WHEN THE BIKE IS WARMING UP, IT'S SPITTING AND SPUTTERING, DOES NOT WANT TO IDLE PROPERLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11235018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10451964 · 2012-03-16 (March 16, 2012)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10454644 · 2012-04-10 (April 10, 2012)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10454644 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11537557 · 2023-08-09 (August 9, 2023)
This vehicle emits raw fuel fumes under pressure while driving and after parked for up to 45 minutes. Sometimes can her the fuel boiling in the fuel tank. If parked n a garage and any spark is near the vehicle will blow up. If parked outside the fumes are overpowering and if someone drops a cigarette nearby there will be an explosion.. I have contacted the local BRP Can A, dealer and they refuse to look at or repair due to liability concerns. I contacted BRP AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER 2 months ago and they have and continue to address the dange…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11537557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10626861 · 2014-08-20 (August 20, 2014)
THE BIKE HAS EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM UNDER THE SEAT AND ALSO HAS A GAS SMELL AFTER RIDING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10626861 at NHTSA ↗