2012 Can-AM Spyder RT fuel system problems

The 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT has 22 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

37%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Spyder RT fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

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.

What owners report

“MY WIFE AND I WERE RIDING TO HAWKS NEST STATE PARK IN WEST VIRGINIA, MY CAN-AM SPIDER CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE FUEL CAP AREA WE WERE COMING TO A STOP GOING ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR TO 0. I FELT HEAT ON MY LEFT LEG LOOKED DOWN AND SAW FLAMES AND TOLD MY WIFE TO GET OFF THE BIKE AND WE GOT OFF AND THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 30, 2019 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT fuel system — 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Can-AM Spyder RT fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 12V582000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.