2016 Can-Am Spyder RT

Recalls

1 recall names the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT. Newest first.

• Power train › Manual transmission

  May 18, 2022NHTSA 22V35200030,389 vehicles

  Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Steering4
2. Electrical system2
3. Power train2
4. Service brakes1
5. Unknown or other1

Latest complaints

• Mar 6, 2026VA
  Steering

  The power steering unit started to break up switching on and off making steering difficult.

• Jun 9, 2025OH6,000 mi
  Electrical system › Ignition
  The contact owns a 2016 Can Am Spyder RT. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to function as intended. The message DESS (Dynamically Enhanced Security System) was displayed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined…

  The contact owns a 2016 Can Am Spyder RT. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to function as intended. The message DESS (Dynamically Enhanced Security System) was displayed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the programmed key chip had failed and needed to be replaced. The repair was pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost for the repair. The failure mileage was 6,000.

• Sep 27, 2023GACrash1 injury1 death
  Service brakes

  Brake failure led to catastrophic collision

• May 3, 2021MD5,175 mi
  Power train

  2016 can-am rt spyder: front sprocket stripped leaving me with no way to accelerate to get out of way of traffic this happened at 1642 miles (brp replaced under warranty). At 5175 (3 may 2021) front sprocket again left me in traffic and stranded again replaced under warranty. Both times I was in traffic and has happened after slowing and trying to accelerate. Both times required towing and repair a service center.

• Apr 11, 2018OH300 mi
  Steering
  Takata recall it has so much play and it turns at 65 miles hour on the interstate 64 you cannot hold it in your lane [xxx] I had bought a can-am spyder rt limited SE6 2016 on 4-12-2017 I had it around 15 days and found out it was unsafe to ride I taking it back to the shop on…

  Takata recall it has so much play and it turns at 65 miles hour on the interstate 64 you cannot hold it in your lane [xxx] I had bought a can-am spyder rt limited SE6 2016 on 4-12-2017 I had it around 15 days and found out it was unsafe to ride I taking it back to the shop on 4-27-2017 they replace the universal joint in the steering I picked it up on 5-11-2017. I did not have a chance to check it out on 5-17-2017 I had a operation doctor had me in bed until 9-17-2017 that's when I realized the bike wasn't fix so I took it back to them on 10-24-2017 they kept until 11-27-2017 they said they took it for a test drive and could not find anything wrong with it they only drove it 3 miles I took it back on the same day 11-7-2017 they kept it until 11-17-2017 now it has six miles on it. this IS supposed to be a new bike I told her it's still not right I was going to take it to another dealership she said if I didn't care she would come over and pick it up and take care of it that was on 11-28-2017 I got it back on 2-20-2018 I told her from the day one that something was wrong with it I wanted another bike she refused she said we'll fix this one it was junk the day I bought it IS still junk ask powersports ph 614-759-9300 2450 park crescent dr columbus oh 43232 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr

• Jan 15, 2018OH300 mi
  Steering
  01/15/2018 I sent this letter to you once on january 8TH 2018 you had received it and give me a call to give you more information I returned your call left a message nobody called me back this IS a number that you can get a hold of me 614 - 314 - 0725 the bikes brand new I've had problems the…

  01/15/2018 I sent this letter to you once on january 8TH 2018 you had received it and give me a call to give you more information I returned your call left a message nobody called me back this IS a number that you can get a hold of me 614 - 314 - 0725 the bikes brand new I've had problems the day I bought it they still have it in the shop I need help. I had bought a can-am spyder rt limited SE6 2016 on 4-12-2017 I had it around 12 days and found out it was unsafe to ride I taking it back to the shop they had it for 14 days they replace the universal joint in the steering I picked it up on 5-11-2017. I did not have a chance to check it out on 5-17-2017 I had a operation doctor had me in bed until 9-17-2017 that's when I realized the bike wasn't fix so I took it back to them on 10 / 24 / 2017 they kept until 11 / 7 / 2017 they said they took it for a test drive and could not find anything wrong with it they only drove it 3 miles I took it back on the same day 11 / 7 / 2017 they kept it until 11 / 17 / 2017 now it has six miles on it. And all they've had it for 30 days this IS supposed to be a new bike I told her it's still not right I was going to take it to another dealership she said if I didn't care she would come over and pick it up and take care of it that was on 11 27 2017 as we talk she still have the bike I told her from the day one that something was wrong with it I wanted another bike she refused she said we'll fix this one it was junk today I bought it IS still junk and she still has the bike the day I bought it the temperature gauge was bad also trunk cable IS broken and they found the knuckle on the lower steering column had to be replaced now this IS a new bike I told her to replace it with another one she refuse [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).' *pm

• Jan 10, 2018OH300 mi
  Steering
  I need help. I had bought a can-am limited 2016 on 4-12-2017 I had it around 12 days and found out it was unsafe to ride I taking it back to the shop they had it for 14 days they replace the universal joint in the steering I picked it up on 5-11-2017. I did not have a chance to check it out on…

  I need help. I had bought a can-am limited 2016 on 4-12-2017 I had it around 12 days and found out it was unsafe to ride I taking it back to the shop they had it for 14 days they replace the universal joint in the steering I picked it up on 5-11-2017. I did not have a chance to check it out on 5-17-2017 I had a operation doctor had me in bed until 9-17-2017 that's when I realized the bike wasn't fix so I took it back to them on 10 / 24 / 2017 they kept until 11 / 7 / 2017 they said they took it for a test drive and could not find anything wrong with it they only drove it 3 miles I took it back on the same day 11 / 7 / 2017 they kept it until 11 / 17 / 2017 now it has six miles on it. And all they've had it for 30 days this IS supposed to be a new bike I told her it's still not right I was going to take it to another dealership she said if I didn't care she would come over and pick it up and take care of it that was on 11 27 2017 as we talk she still have the bike I told her from the day one that something was wrong with it I wanted another bike she refused she said we'll fix this one it was junk today I bought it IS still junk and she still has the bike.*bf * *tr

• May 17, 2017FL2,180 mi
  Electrical system · Power train
  An electrical failure caused the transmission to lock in gear which in turn caused the engine to stall. The vehicle could not be moved from the road creating a safety issue to both myself and other motorists. The vehicle stalled on a two lane highway with minimal shoulder and in the middle of a…

  An electrical failure caused the transmission to lock in gear which in turn caused the engine to stall. The vehicle could not be moved from the road creating a safety issue to both myself and other motorists. The vehicle stalled on a two lane highway with minimal shoulder and in the middle of a blind 45 mph corner. if the vehicle had a neutral release switch, the vehicle could have been moved onto the shoulder removing the obstacle from the path of oncoming motorists. since the vehicle could not be moved, I had to stand in the road to warn motorists to stop. the cause of the electrical failure IS yet to be determined but IS less important than the inability to move the vehicle out of the path of other motorists.

• Oct 18, 2016SC10 mi
  Unknown or other

  The motorcycle has a vibration in the handle bars starting at 79 mph through 82 mph. It then goes away. it comes back after the motorcycle IS going over 90 mph. I have taken it to 2 dealers and as of yet no one can fix it.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10252669Revision 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 on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
• 10252661Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
• 10231322Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This 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 on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't shift.
• 10229613Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
• 10214930Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear.
• 10213475Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose propulsion. If the vehicle loses propulsion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
• 10200274Relay terminals could be damaged at fuse boxes.
• 10200273Sticking throttle.
• 10200272Product reference article.
• 10200270Brake fluid reservoir locking tube.
• 10191376If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
• 10186274Trailer module may fail.
• 10185865Electric parking brake not holding when applied.
• 10185854Centrifungal clutch vibration.
• 10078907Posting about new bulletin 2016-3 -some throttle grips assembly may have tighter materials tolerances that may increase return time to original position
• 10076103Sticking throttle on 2016 rt and F3S. Throttle will not return to closed position. 1. Multifunction switch housing may interfere with throttle lube. 2. Throlttle secondary spring may bind with bushing.

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