2020 Can-Am SPYDER RT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
1,722 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Exterior Lighting: 2; Power Train: 1; Seats: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Suspension: 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 | 4 |
| 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: 4; 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 (4). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2020: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 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 11350371 · 2020-08-20 (August 20, 2020)
BACK REST BROKE FALL OFF ALL MOST LOST PASSENGER
Owner-reported narrative. 454 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11359763 · 2020-09-18 (September 18, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CAN-AM SPYDER RT MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CC POWERSPORTS ? LOUISVILLE DEALER LOCATED AT 327 CENTRE DR, SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS LOOSE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN BOLT WAS TOO TIGHT. THE CONTACT WANTED THE DEALER TO EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE WITH ANOTHER ONE HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HE …
Owner-reported narrative. 114 miles reported. Look up ODI 11359763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11365010 · 2020-10-18 (October 18, 2020)
THE REAR AIRBACK SUSPENSION HAS BEEN BROKEN SINCE I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE IN AUGUST 2020. A NEW SYSTEM HAS BEEN PUT IN BUT IT HAS ALSO FAILED. THIS MAKES THE MOTORCYCLE DANGEROUS TO RIDE. THE RIDE IS VERY HARD AND WHEN HITTING A BUMP, THE PASSENGER CAN FALL OFF.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 11365010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483449 · 2022-09-08 (September 8, 2022)
The Spyder brake switch started failing with less than 14K miles on the vehicle. The driver my wife, did not know it was failing, only an engine code VSS would appear and the vehicle would go into limp home mode, until it could be restarted. Checking online forms, there were several post about the brake switch. I check in our garage and discovered I could push the brake pedal and sometimes there would be a two second delay before the lights would come on. Pressing harder on the brakes made them flicker on and off. At times only half the brak…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483449 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11519275 · 2023-04-27 (April 27, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to activate the cruise control, however, the vehicle failed to operate as designed. The contact then stated that she noticed that the brake light remained illuminated although the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained. The contact then received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V175000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11519275 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11663696 · 2025-05-29 (May 29, 2025)
The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V175000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11663696 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.
20V186000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 2020-03-27 (March 27, 2020)
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. During emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.
Consequence: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this campaign is Bulletin 2020-5.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V175000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Reported: 2023-03-17 (March 17, 2023)
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
Consequence: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.
NHTSA campaign record ↗