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2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

15

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Spyder Rs years?

Spyder Rs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted45 complaints2008: 45 complaints2009: 14 complaints2010: 15 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 7 complaints2013: 10 complaints2014: 1 complaints2016: 3 complaints
Spyder Rs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System320%
Speed Control320%
Steering320%
Lighting213%
Engine213%
Fuel System17%
Transmission17%

Does the 2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V581000Fuel SystemDecember 12, 2012 · 9,600 units

Defect

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.

Consequence

Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Remedy

BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

12V582000Fuel SystemDecember 12, 2012 · 33,700 units

Defect

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.

Consequence

If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.

Remedy

BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

10V232000TransmissionJune 1, 2010 · 1,200 units

Defect

BRP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS. WHEN BRINGING A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE SE5 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO A FULL STOP, THE CLUTCH MAY REMAIN ENGAGED STALLING THE ENGINE. ONCE THE ENGINE IS STALLED, IT COULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO RE-START AND THE REAR WHEEL COULD BE BLOCKED.

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE PUSHED OFF THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE VSS FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AS IF IT WAS NOT HITTING ON ALL SPARK PLUGS WHEN I WENT INTO A TURN. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THIS ALLOWED THE COMPUTER TO REBOOT. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES SINCE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 24, 2011

“I PURCHASED MY CAN-AM SPYDER IN 2013 IT WAS BRAND NEW. IT NOW ONLY HAS 5,000 MILES ON IT. I GOT THE DPS ERROR AND TOOK IT TO THE CAN-AM DEALER THEY SAID IT IS GOING TO COST ME 2500 TO GET IT FIX (AND THAT THIS ERROR ISN'T ONE THAT COULD BE PUT OFF). I ASKED IF IT IS COVERED BY WARRANTY OR A RECALL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 9, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER RS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND FELL OVER AND SLID A FEW INCHES WITH THE MOTORCYCLE. THE POLICE ARRIVED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · June 8, 2010 · crash

“THE VSS FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AS IF IT WAS NOT HITTING ON ALL SPARK PLUGS WHEN I WENT INTO A TURN. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THIS ALLOWED THE COMPUTER TO REBOOT. THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES SINCE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 24, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS EXHIBITED THREE DIFFERENT COLORS AND WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FLASH WHILE ON LOW BEAM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE LIGHTS WERE CHANGED BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 25, 2010

2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs — common questions

Is the 2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2010 Spyder Rs problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (3 complaints), speed control (3 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Can-AM Spyder Rs. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Can-AM Spyder Rs years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Spyder Rs years to avoid are 2008. The cleanest record among Spyder Rs years belongs to 2014.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.