2012 Can-Am Spyder Rt recalls and problems

The 2012 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 1 recall and 41 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 18 Spyder Rt model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
41complaints
1crashes
2fires
1injuries
753median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Dec 12, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V582000 · 33,700 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System22
Engine11
Electrical System7
Exterior Lighting4
Service Brakes4
Structure4
Electronic Stability Control3
Steering2
Unknown or other2
Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2013: 6 complaints20132014: 16 complaints2014162015: 3 complaints20152016: 2 complaints20162017: 1 complaints20172018: 6 complaints20182019: 3 complaints20192020: 2 complaints20202021: 1 complaints20212023: 1 complaints20231

2012 vs. other Can-Am Spyder Rt years

2008: 2 complaints20082009: 1 complaints2010: 24 complaints20102011: 29 complaints2012: 41 complaints20122013: 102 complaints1022014: 13 complaints20142015: 4 complaints2016: 9 complaints20162017: 7 complaints2018: 12 complaints20182019: 6 complaints2020: 6 complaints20202021: 6 complaints2022: 2 complaints20222023: 1 complaints2024: 6 complaints20242026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 Can-Am Spyder Rt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2012 Can-Am Spyder Rt, the latest from Dec 12, 2012 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Can-Am Spyder Rt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (22), engine (11), electrical system (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.