This page covers 1 recall and 29 owner complaints for the 2011 Can-Am Spyder Rt.
Fuel and engine complaints dominate what 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT owners report. On the fuel side, owners frequently describe strong raw fuel odors both while riding and for an extended period after parking, with some reporting what sounds like fuel boiling inside the tank. A handful of owners report fuel-related fires that ignited near the engine area while riding, though fire and injury data appears separately on this page. The engine category draws its own volume of complaints, including reports of internal debris found during oil changes, suggesting possible internal engine wear, and at least one report of engine failure while underway. A recurring transmission-linked issue also appears across multiple complaints: the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into reverse during normal riding, which owners across several reports describe happening without warning.
29
Total Complaints
5
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty reverse actuator cable can allow reverse gear to engage accidentally during downshifting without pressing the reverse button.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the reverse actuator and replace the assembly if defective at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
