2015 Can-Am SPYDER RT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
14,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Suspension: 2; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Lane Departure: Assist: 1; Power Train: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11034577 · 2017-10-19 (October 19, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CAN-AM SPYDER RT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BOLT ON THE FRONT SPROCKET BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SPROCKET BECOMING WORN DOWN BY THE SHAFT. IN ADDITION, THE BELT THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CENTERED BY THE SPROCKET BECAME MISALIGNED. GAINESVILLE MOTORSPORTS IN GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE BOLT BECAME REMOVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,500.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11034577 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11046591 · 2017-11-16 (November 16, 2017)
PURCHASED 9/2015, AS OF 11/16/17 HAVE 15,101 MILES. I AM REPLACING MY SECOND REAR SHOCK. THE ORIGINAL SHOCK BROKE AFTER 11 MONTHS, THE REPLACEMENT SHOCK BROKE WITHIN THE LAST 30 DAYS. HAVING TO HAVE A THIRD REAR SHOCK REPLACEMENT. THE WEIGHT LIMIT WAS NEVER EXCEEDED, THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE SPYDER HAS HAD ALL OF ITS REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON SCHEDULE AND BY A LICENSED BRP/CAN AM REPAIR CENTER. ALL THREE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED HAS BEEN AFTER LONG-DISTANCE TOURING TRIPS, EACH THAT LASTED 6-8 DAYS AND COVERED BETWEEN …
Owner-reported narrative. 14,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11046591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11469202 · 2022-06-14 (June 14, 2022)
Defective front sproket
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11469202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11520240 · 2023-05-03 (May 3, 2023)
The contact owns a 2015 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11520240 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V352000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission
Reported: 2022-05-18 (May 18, 2022)
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
NHTSA campaign record ↗