2010 Can-Am Spyder RT problems & reliability
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 33% |
| Power Train | 6 | 25% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 13% |
| Engine | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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 made aware of the…”
Steering · filed Sep 19, 2023
“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.”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jul 26, 2019
“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 not included in…”
Steering · filed Jun 2, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
22 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT. The 10 most recent:
Electric Throttle Actuator Replacement The Electric Throttle Actuator (ETA) is now available for spare part. In case of any ETA defect, it is not necessary anymore to replace the complete throttle body assembly.
Service Bulletin 2016-7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 15, 2025
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came…
TST 140875 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 2024
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
TST 140654 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 6, 2022
Summary to be provided on a future date.
SB-129289 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2016
Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
D-94530 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 14, 2015
Technical service tip (tst): customer may complain of excessive heat felt in the engine compartment in certain riding conditions. The solution is to install the air scoop kit. Note that this will not reduce heat felt on…
112333 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2015
Trailer module may fail.
D109338 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 12, 2014
Update of a posting regarding bulletin 2012-6 about possible water infiltration in radio module
Bulletin 2012-6 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2013
Posting discussing the two recalls posted on transport canada and nhtsa concerning the fuel vapor canister vent hose to be replace or re-route and fuel cap replacement because the fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank…
POSTING 12-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 20, 2013
Technical Service Tip (TST) informing dealers that BRP has noticed an increase in claims for the RT hood actuator switch. Switch inspection reveals the contact points inside the switch are exposed to high amperage. This…
Article 10-25(2) · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2013
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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