Does the 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a CAN-AM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS?

31 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your CAN-AM been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A CAN-AM dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS recalls, newest first

December 12, 2012NHTSA 12V58200033,700 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Can-Am Spyder GS, RS, and RT series vehicles. The fuel cap may not fit onto the fuel tank filler neck, preventing it from sealing properly.
Consequence: If the fuel cap does not seal properly, it may leak fuel vapors. Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Remedy: BRP will notify owners and send them a replacement fuel cap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in mid-January 2013. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 12, 2012NHTSA 12V5810009,600 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

Summary: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Can-Am Spyder GS and model year 2010 Can-AM Spyder RS vehicles. Fuel vapors may exit the fuel vapor canister vent hose in the enclosed engine compartment.
Consequence: Fuel vapors in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire and personal injury.
Remedy: BRP will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vapor canister vent hose and replace and re-route it, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 26, 2012. Owners may contact BRP AT 1-888-638-5397.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 12, 2007NHTSA 07V561000476 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, there is a presence of an abnormal quantity of air in the hydraulic circuit of the front brake. Also some vehicles may have one or two brake fluid reservoir caps that are sealed and this could create a vacuum which could lead to adsorption of air into the brake circuits. The brake pedal may go almost to the floor when depressing.
Consequence: A driver may be unable to stop the vehicle as expected increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Brp has notified each owner informing them of this problem and scheduling a pick-up time to retrieve the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and perform a bleeding of the brake system is needed. The brake fluid reservoir caps will be replaced and the brake system pressure will be validated. The recall began on November 21, 2007. Owners may contact brp at 1-888-864-2002.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Steering20
Electrical system5
Engine3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Structure › Body3

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Questions

Does the 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a CAN-AM dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 CAN-AM Spyder GS?: 31 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.