The 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 44,500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
Consequence
Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Remedy
BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
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.
Consequence
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
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.
POWER TRAIN10V2320002010-06-011,200 affected
Defect
BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD…
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.
Complaints by component
STEERING
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
2crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I purchased my can-am spyder in 2013 it was brand new. It now only has 5,000 miles on it. I got the dps error and took it to the can-am dealer they said it is going to cost me 2500 to get it fix (and that this error isn't one that could be put off). I asked if it is covered by warranty or a recall…”
“On sunday, july 7, 2016, while riding from oklahoma city, oklahoma to taos, new mexico, I stopped for gasoline at a gas station somewhere in northeastern new mexico, possibly around clayton. When I began to unscrew the gas cap, I heard a hissing sound coming from the gas tank. This is not unusual,…”
“Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. Had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done…”
“Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. Had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done…”
“Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. Had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done…”
“Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. Had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done…”
“Took bike to into bert's megamall in azusa, ca. To have coolant tank replaced as found coolant drip on driveway first week of oct 2013. Had to leave bike so they could order parts. Was called by service mgr. Several days later and was told that they ran vin and dps safety recall had not been done…”
“As I was driving my spyder wouldn't slow down and I was at 66mph.. I down shifted and it still stayed at 66mph. No matter how much I pressed on the brake it stayed at 66. Lucky I had enough sense to turn the bike off, but by then I was in the woods because I had to avoid hitting other cars. My…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rs as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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