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2019 Can-Am Spyder RT problems

The most common problem on the 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical Spyder RT model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
13
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    1
  • Lights
    1

Recalls 2

Power train: manual transmission: internal: shaft: outputReported September 30, 2024 · 8,721 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1‑888‑272‑9222.

Recall number 24V728000 · Recall details

Power train: manual transmissionReported May 18, 2022 · 30,389 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 22V352000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT 13

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 11, 2024 · Transmission · 12,700 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2019 CAN-AM Spyder RT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into neutral. The contact stated that the motorcycle was taken to the dealer and had been at the dealer since September 2023. The contact stated that the recall repair for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train) was performed while the motorcycle was at the dealer. The contact stated that the motorcycle was picked up from the dealer and the failure reoccurred. In addition, the contact stated that the motorcycle was unsafe to ride. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact stated that several cases had been filed with the manufacturer regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,700.

Filed Apr 14, 2023 · Transmission · VA

The contact owns a 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and remained with the dealer awaiting the part for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 26, 2022 · Brakes · CA

Multiple failures of electronic parking brake release in which pressing release button results in the parking brake light flashing repeatedly (an error indicator) and parking brake does not release. Sometimes works again after turning cycle off and back on but this is second time that has not worked and I have had to crawl under with a wrench and manually remove the cable from the holder to drive to dealer. Once released that way, the button worked again for the dealer and they insisted they couldn’t replicate, wouldn’t replace switch or servo motor despite error fault codes. Suggested slightly low battery voltage might be to blame but I use a trickle charger. Replaced battery anyway. Happened again less than 2 weeks later, in a parking lot away from home. Dangerous because you cannot move cycle without undoing the parking brake cable and then you don’t have a parking brake, which it needs because it is an automatic transmission and will roll even if in gear if the engine isn’t running. I have seen numerous reports of this problem on Can-Am Spyder message boards. Either switch is faulty or servo motor is faulty. I can’t MOVE the bike to get it home or to the dealer without taking action that temporarily fixes the problem but they won’t fix it unless it is doing it for them. Despite numerous reports of this problem. I feel there needs to be a recall of 2018 and up Spyder RT Limited models to address this issue across all owners.

Filed Aug 8, 2020 · Brakes · 7,000 miles · SC

Emergency brake sometimes does not release and you have to disassemble it at the rear hub to release it.this happens when the vehicle is stopped. This problem has happened several times to me, I know of several other people also, different models and years

Filed Jul 11, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 275 miles · CO

The electronic parking brake malfunctions and failed to either engage or disengage. Failure to engage prevents the vehicle from rolling after starting and in gear. Failure to engage allows the vehicle to roll after stopping, turning the engine off, and releasing the manual foot brake. In order to stabilize the vehicle from moving if the ebrake will not engage, the rider must release the manual foot brake, while attempting to prevent the vehicle from rolling, and place a chock under tire(s). In order to prevent the rider from being stranded if the ebrake fails to disengage, the rider must stabilize the vehicle first, manually remove the rear brake spring, and loosen the brake cable nuts to release brake cable tension. This requires a spring tool and two 12mm wrenches. While this will allow the rider to not be stranded, it creates a hazard when the rider arrives at their destination and must park the vehicle.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Lights · 400 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 can-am spyder rt. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the turn signals were illuminated, but were not visible to oncoming vehicles. The contact also stated that the daytime running lamps failed to turn off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 400.

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Questions about the 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT

Is the 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT, close to a typical Spyder RT model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT?

Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).

How many recalls does the 2019 Can-Am Spyder RT have?

2 recalls, covering power train.

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