2016 Can-Am Spyder RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder RT years
- Not enough data 7th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT. That ranks 7th out of 19 Spyder RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 44% | 300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 4,090 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 3,678 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Can-Am Spyder RT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The power steering unit started to break up switching on and off making steering difficult.
The contact owns a 2016 Can Am Spyder RT. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to function as intended. The message DESS (Dynamically Enhanced Security System) was displayed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined…
Brake failure led to catastrophic collision
2016 can-am rt spyder: front sprocket stripped leaving me with no way to accelerate to get out of way of traffic this happened at 1642 miles (brp replaced under warranty). At 5175 (3 may 2021) front sprocket again left me in traffic and stranded again replaced under warranty. Both times i was in…
TAKATA RECALL IT HAS SO MUCH PLAY AND IT TURNS AT 65 MILES HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE 64 YOU CANNOT HOLD IT IN YOUR LANE [XXX] I HAD BOUGHT A CAN-AM SPYDER RT LIMITED SE6 2016 ON 4-12-2017 I HAD IT AROUND 15 DAYS AND FOUND OUT IT WAS UNSAFE TO RIDE I TAKING IT BACK TO THE SHOP ON 4-27-2017 THEY REPLACE…
Other Can-Am Spyder RT years
← 2015 Spyder RT · 2017 Spyder RT →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spyder RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Spyder RT | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Spyder RT | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Spyder RT | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Spyder RT | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Spyder RT | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Spyder RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Spyder RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Spyder RT | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 Spyder RT | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 Spyder RT | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Spyder RT | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 Spyder RT | 102 | 2 |
| 2012 Spyder RT | 41 | 1 |
| 2011 Spyder RT | 29 | 2 |
| 2010 Spyder RT | 24 | 4 |
| 2009 Spyder RT | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Spyder RT | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spyder RT model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.