This page covers 2 recalls and 12 owner complaints for the 2018 Can-Am Spyder Rt.
Powertrain complaints dominate what owners of the 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT report, with shifting problems being the most consistent theme. Owners describe the shifter seizing or failing to engage during upshifts, and several report that the issue centers on the output shaft. A few owners note ongoing difficulty getting the problem resolved, with the vehicle remaining out of service for extended periods while dealers work through diagnosis and repair. Steering complaints account for a smaller share of reports, though the narratives don't point to a single clear symptom pattern across multiple owners. Fuel and propulsion system complaints round out the complaint picture at a similar volume to steering. The output shaft and its role in shifting failure is the most specific and recurring mechanical detail owners describe across powertrain reports.
12
Total Complaints
By System
The 2018 Can-Am Spyder RT has 2 recalls, both involving drivetrain failures that can cause a sudden loss of drive power and raise the risk of a crash. The front sprocket can wear prematurely and stop delivering power to the wheels, while the engine output shaft can fatigue and break, producing the same result. Both issues affect the vehicle while riding and leave the operator without propulsion.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine output shaft can wear and crack over time, causing you to lose power to the wheels.
What the fix does
The output shaft will be replaced. The replacement is based on your motorcycle's mileage.
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 →
At a glance
What can fail
The front sprocket may be defective and wear prematurely, causing loss of drive power to the motorcycle.
What the fix does
Dealers will perform an interim repair now. Once parts arrive, the front sprocket will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
