AI Damage2019 CAN-AM Spyder RT: common problems
Owners of the 2019 CAN-AM Spyder RT filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and powertrain. The maker issued 9 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 50% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 17% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (50% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (33% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 received notification of NHTSA 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Spyder RT has 14 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Under some circonstances it is possible to hear a chirping noise coming from the right side of the engine…
Under some circonstances it is possible to hear a chirping noise coming from the right side of the engine The noise was identified as worn friction washers on the alternator shaft
- The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear…
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came…
- Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick
- Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a…
Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp…
- Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines
- Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front…
Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear.
- Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and…
Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose propulsion. If the vehicle loses…
- Warranty Bulletin Spyder RT and F3 - The parking brake may not disengage
On some vehicles, it may take several attempts to disengage the parking brake. In some cases, it may not be possible to disengage brake at all.
Other years of this model
- Spyder RT 201024 sources
- Spyder RT 201129 sources
- Spyder RT 201241 sources
- Spyder RT 2013102 sources
- Spyder RT 201413 sources
- Spyder RT 20154 sources
- Spyder RT 201622 sources
- Spyder RT 201714 sources
- Spyder RT 201820 sources
- Spyder RT 202033 sources
- Spyder RT 202125 sources
- Spyder RT 202215 sources
- Spyder RT 20237 sources
- Spyder RT 202421 sources
- Spyder RT 20255 sources
- Spyder RT 20265 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 CAN-AM Spyder RT?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, powertrain, electrical system. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rollaway, parking brake (33%), brake failure (17%), transmission slipping (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 CAN-AM Spyder RT?
NHTSA lists 9 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 CAN-AM Spyder RT from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.