The 2010 Can-Am Spyder Rt has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 38,267 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR12V1590002012-04-113,259 affected
Defect
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RT ROADSTERS. A PIN SECURING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD COULD DISENGAGE AND FALL OFF.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, A TOTAL LOSS OF MAIN BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD PINS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2012. 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING09V4730002009-12-14108 affected
Defect
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 ROADSTER SPYDER RT SM5 AND SE5 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 13 AND OCTOBER 30, 2009. THE CONNECTOR ON THE KEY SWITCH HARNESS MAY NOT BE LOCKED AND THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED TOO TIGHT. IN SOME SITUATIONS, THE…
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THAT THE CONNECTOR IS LOCKED AND THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED TOO TIGHT AND CORRECT THE HARNESS IF NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397 OR 1-819-566-3366.
Complaints by component
STEERING
8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
ENGINE
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
Total complaints31
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder rt. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became firm. The power steering and parking brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was…”
“Possible dps fume canister concern on recall. Fuel cap seems to allow water inside of the fuel tank? Which then causes the bike to sputter and not want to "breath." when the bike is warming up, it's spitting and sputtering, does not want to idle properly.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 can-am roadster spyder rtsm5. While driving approximately 30 mph, the dynamic power steering and limp home mode warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder rt. Upon starting up the motorcycle, a failure occured in which the the air bag for the suspension over inflated. The contact stated that the position sensor failed causing the air bag to fill to capacity without warning and other components failed…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 can-am spyder rt. Upon starting up the motorcycle, a failure occured in which the the air bag for the suspension over inflated. The contact stated that the position sensor failed causing the air bag to fill to capacity without warning and other components failed…”
“At random times, the power steering goes out on the spyder with no warning. It doesn't show any codes when it happens. Doesn't matter if it's on a straight stretch or curve. Difficulty turning the wheels when this happens. *tr”
“Power steering unexpectedly goes out, but throws no codes. Tire pressure good, oil/water is normal. Dealer doesn't have a solution. Also, engine puts out some extreme heat on driver's legs...especially the right side. *tr”
“Power steering unexpectedly goes out, but throws no codes. Tire pressure good, oil/water is normal. Dealer doesn't have a solution. Also, engine puts out some extreme heat on driver's legs...especially the right side. *tr”
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 Rt as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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