2021 Can-Am Spyder Rt recalls and problems

The 2021 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Pictured: a 2020 model; the 2021 may differ in details. Photo: 2020 Can-Am Spyder Rt by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2021 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 18 Spyder Rt model years — 11th most.

1recalls

6complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Mar 17, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V175000 · 34,457 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control1

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

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Can-Am Spyder Rt years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Can-Am Spyder Rt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2021 Can-Am Spyder Rt, the latest from Mar 17, 2023 (exterior lighting). 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 2021 Can-Am Spyder Rt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), exterior lighting (2), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.