NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Can-Am dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Can-Am Spyder RT owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT, describing incidents dated May 15, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11680284 · Filed August 12, 2025
BRP redesigned the alternator drive shaft starting with the 2023 model year. The alternator drive has a friction drive device built into the shaft. The shaft is making a squealing noise under normal operation. This friction unit is designed to only slip when a heavy load is applied to the…

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Brake Light May Stay Illuminated

NHTSA #23V175000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported March 17, 2023 · Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

Potentially affected: 34,457 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.51% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 2023-6 · Owners notified March 17, 2023

Defect description

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT.

Electrical System

ODI #11680284

Incident: May 15, 2025 · Filed: August 12, 2025

BRP redesigned the alternator drive shaft starting with the 2023 model year. The alternator drive has a friction drive device built into the shaft. The shaft is making a squealing noise under normal operation. This friction unit is designed to only slip when a heavy load is applied to the alternator, ie when turning at idle. The problem is that when it slips the alternator cuts out and steering get difficult with out electric assistance. I also fear that this will prematurely wear the friction material off the shaft which will result in metal to metal shavings being released into the engine. Initially I was told it was The wrong oil being used, The bike has been serviced exclusively at my canal dealer using only canal parts.

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