2011 Can-Am Spyder RT engine problems

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

This vehicle emits raw fuel fumes under pressure while driving and after parked for up to 45 minutes. Sometimes can her the fuel boiling in the fuel tank. If parked n a garage and any spark is near the vehicle will blow up. If parked outside the fumes are overpowering and if someone drops a cigarette nearby there will be an explosion.. I have contacted the local BRP Can A, dealer and they refuse to look at or repair due to liability concerns. I contacted BRP AND RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER 2 months ago and they have and continue to address the dangerous problem. The vehicle is a time bomb and I can not use the vehicle at all due to safety concerns.

Filed Oct 29, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 2,935 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt motorcycle. While driving 35 MPH, the engine failed and flames appeared under the motorcycle near the engine area. The contact was able to move safely onto the road shoulder. The fire department assisted to contain the fire and a fire report was filed. The motorcycle was taken to a tow yard. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,935.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Engine · 2,935 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt motorcycle. While driving 35 MPH, the engine failed and flames appeared under the motorcycle near the engine area. The contact was able to move safely onto the road shoulder. The fire department assisted to contain the fire and a fire report was filed. The motorcycle was taken to a tow yard. The motorcycle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 2,935...updated 11/06/17 *bf updated 11/13/2017

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,100 miles · AZ · 1 injury

1. After riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 and parking it in the garage, a strong fuel smell odor lingers for approximately 3 hours before it dissipates. 2. While riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 in city or highway traffic, an extreme heat can be felt from under the seat area. The heat is so bad that it has left first degree burns on the inner thigh and knee areas.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,100 miles · AZ · 1 injury

After riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 and parking it in the garage, a strong fuel smell odor lingers for approximately 3 hours before it dissipates. While riding the 2011 can am spyder rts/se5 in city or highway traffic, an extreme heat can be felt from under the seat area. The heat is so bad that it has left first degree burns on the inner thigh and knee areas.

Filed Oct 28, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Fuel in tank boils. Spyder constantly smells of leaking fuel while ridding. Fuel drips, more often than not, when parked. Both during and after a ride. The complete emissions system was replaced(under warranty) and all of the previously mentioned problems returned within a hundred miles or so. Engine compartment heat is so high it caused premature degrading of fuel lines. Which resulted in multiple fuel leaks where fuel line clamps are used. Note: these leaks were all in the immediate vicinity of exhaust headers. When ridden in higher ambient temps the engine compartment heat is so high it causes burns to your thighs, when wearing proper riding apparel.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Body, Engine · 500 miles · AZ

After purchasing our 2011 can-am spyder rts we noticed that after riding that there was a fuel smell inside the garage coming from the spyder. Can-am issued a recall for faulty gas caps venting gas fumes. We received the new updated gas cap but still have fuel smell after riding while the spyder is parked in the garage. While riding, the heat coming up from the body panels is so hot that it causes 1st degree burns on my wife's thighs and calves. Have brought this up to 2 different dealers and have been told by both that, its normal for the spyder.

Filed May 17, 2014 · Engine · 6,011 miles · NY

Vehicle over heats stopped in traffic/ dash cluster says limp home mode been in dealer ship since 5/1/2014.

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Engine · 15,000 miles · VA

There is a strong smell coming from under seat. Smells like bad eggs, trying to pin point smell, no luck, not sure if its burning fuel, due to the heat of the can am engine.

Filed Jul 3, 2012 · Engine · 16,500 miles · GA · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 can-am roadster spyder rt. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of a parking space, flames were emitted from under the seat. The contact mentioned that he was able to extinguish the flames by using a fire extinguisher however, the contact sustained burns to his legs and elbows, which later became infected. The dealer was unable to determine what caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 16,500.