2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder RT years
- Not enough data 9th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT. That ranks 9th out of 19 Spyder RT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 114 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | 454 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 2,990 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: 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."
Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. During emergency braking situations, the support which holds the brake mechanism could break, causing a total loss of braking ability.
Risk: A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will install a reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2020. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this campaign is Bulletin 2020-5.
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 contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V175000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she attempted to activate the cruise control, however, the vehicle failed to operate as designed. The contact then stated that she noticed that the brake light remained illuminated although the…
The Spyder brake switch started failing with less than 14K miles on the vehicle. The driver my wife, did not know it was failing, only an engine code VSS would appear and the vehicle would go into limp home mode, until it could be restarted. Checking online forms, there were several post about the…
The rear airback suspension has been broken since i purchased the motorcycle in august 2020. A new system has been put in but it has also failed. This makes the motorcycle dangerous to ride. The ride is very hard and when hitting a bump, the passenger can fall off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 can-am spyder rt motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle shutoff while riding approximately 55 mph without warning. The vehicle was towed to the cc powersports ? Louisville dealer located at 327 centre dr, shepherdsville, ky 40165, where it was diagnosed that the…
Other Can-Am Spyder RT years
← 2019 Spyder RT · 2021 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 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Spyder RT | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Spyder RT | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 Spyder RT | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 Spyder RT | 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 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, seats problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.