2018 Can-Am SPYDER RT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
12 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
3,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 12 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 16.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
Power Train: 6; Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 2; Seats: 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 | 5 |
| 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: 5; 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 (5). 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
2018: 1; 2020: 3; 2022: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 5
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. 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 11132980 · 2018-10-02 (October 2, 2018)
DPS FAILED GOING AROUND A TURN CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO GO INTO THE OPPOSING LANE OF TRAFFIC. P1F00 CODE FIRST CODE P1F05 ONLY HAPPENED IN DRIVE WAY, DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON 9/18/18, 9/23/18 DPS WENT OUT IN A TURN AND CODE P1F00 EVEN THOUGH THE DEALER HAD BOTH CODES IN MEMORY YET BRP WOULD NOT REPAIR WITHOUT DUPLICATION OF ERRORS. EVN HAVE A VIDEO OF THE P1F05 CODE COMING UP IN MY DRIVEWAY.
Owner-reported narrative. 700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11132980 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11325876 · 2020-05-25 (May 25, 2020)
THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE INTERMITTENTLY. THIS HAPPENS 3-5 TIMES A WEEK.
Owner-reported narrative. 12,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11325876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11327510 · 2020-06-06 (June 6, 2020)
HEATED SEAT CEASES TO OPERATE AFTER 40 MINS. PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT RELEASE.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11327510 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11365273 · 2020-10-19 (October 19, 2020)
DRIVING MY SPYDER ON THE INTERSTATE IT WOULD SHOW A CODE DPS ON MY DISPLAY AND AS LONG AS IT DISPLAYED YOU COULD NOT STEER MOTORCYCLE. THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST SIX TIMES IN ONE WEEK. YOU COULD STOP AND SHUT UNIT OFF THEN RESTART AND GO 50 TO 100 MILES THEN FLASH CODE DPS AGAIN. THE FAULT CODE P0550 WAS STORED AS LONG AS BIKE WAS RUNNING.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11365273 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11469969 · 2022-06-19 (June 19, 2022)
While driving the vehicle a clunking sound was heard and at the same time I experienced a loss of propulsion. The vehicle is currently in the process of being repaired as it was determined that the front drive sprocket main drive shaft had sheared. Fortunately I was able to pull off the highway at an intersection onto a much less congested street. There were not warning lights or indications that forewarned me of this event. The vehicle was towed as it was unable to proceed under its own power to the residence of the owner. After further e…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11469969 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11470889 · 2022-06-24 (June 24, 2022)
The contact owns a 2018 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11470889 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11630989 · 2024-12-16 (December 16, 2024)
The contact owns a 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (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 and opened a case. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11630989 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11638999 · 2025-01-28 (January 28, 2025)
Referance Recall Number 24V728. On 22 Jan 2025 manufacturer BRP indicates vehicle does NOT require defective output shaft replacement for vehicles with mileage over 37282. My vehicle has a little over 40,000 miles. In Part 573 Safety Recall 24V-728 (22 Jan 2025) "Vehicle 2" states "All the My2018 population was assembled with the new flexation method and are included". Taking this strategy, BRP is failing to repair a vehicle included as part of the at risk population of vehicles. A safety recall should have no mileage cap. Safety recall…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11638999 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 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 ↗24V728000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission:Internal:Shaft:Output
Reported: 2024-09-30 (September 30, 2024)
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
NHTSA campaign record ↗