How many recalls does the 2008 Can-Am Spyder have?

The 2008 Can-Am Spyder has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Can-Am Spyder has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Can-Am Spyder?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2008 Can-Am Spyder Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Can-Am Spyder has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 16,361 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 09V162000 2009-05-19 16,361 affected

Defect

BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL IS RECALLING 9,932 MY 2008-2010 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER GS MOTORCYCLES. A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE OPERATOR OF AN INVOLVED VEHICLE MAY NEED TO EXERT A FORCE GREATER THAN EXPECTED TO INITIATE THE TURNING OF THE STEERING HANDLEBAR OFF CENTER IN ORDER TO CORRECT VEHICLE DRIFT FROM A STRAIGHT…

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, IT CAN LEAD TO A TEMPORARY OUT OF LANE EXCURSION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC AND OR A DRIVE OFF THE ROAD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE/REPAIR THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL AT 1-866-767-0707.

Complaints by component

STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While riding, the bike abruptly started decelerating , then it cut off. Then the dps/vss errors and limp mode showed.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-16

“While riding, the bike abruptly started decelerating , then it cut off. Then the dps/vss errors and limp mode showed.”

STEERING · reported 2026-05-16

“Wanted one of these for a long time, found this one with 1520 miles on it. Just rode it home, 160 miles, and I was about killed. While driving on the interstate, the steering locked up and would not turn unless I exerted a lot of pressure and then it would "break loose" and dart another direction.…”

STEERING · reported 2018-10-28

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Can-Am Spyder as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.