AI Damage2010 CAN-AM Spyder RTS: common problems
Owners of the 2010 CAN-AM Spyder RTS filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel system had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,400.
Since day one my 2010 rt's turn signal switch has not cancelled correctly. When pushed it usually turns on the opposite signal this misleads other drivers who believe I may be about to make a turn or filter in e.g I use the rh turn signal to move to the right and when I cancel it the lh turn signal comes on - I have…
Motorcycle caught on fire at fuel tank while traveling with rider. My friend (also on a spyder) and I traveled from austin to galveston,texas. We arrived at our hotel, parked under the awning, turned off our bikes and went inside to check in.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 CAN-AM Spyder RTS?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (33%), stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 CAN-AM Spyder RTS?
NHTSA lists 0 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 2010 CAN-AM Spyder RTS 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 2010 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 2026-11-05.