2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt recalls and problems

The 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 3 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2017 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 18 Spyder Rt model years — 8th most.

3recalls

7complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

16,531median 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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3 recalls

Power Train

Sep 30, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V728000 · 8,721 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Power Train

May 18, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V352000 · 30,389 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Exterior Lighting

May 12, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V318000 · 94 vehicles

Problem: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2017 Can Am Spyder RT motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error within the headlight assembly, the headlight may shine too high when on the low beam setting. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."

Risk: If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

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

Power Train4

Service Brakes2

Engine1

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

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Can-Am Spyder Rt years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt, the latest from Sep 30, 2024 (power train). 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 2017 Can-Am Spyder Rt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (4), service brakes (2), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.