BMW R1200 RT vs Can-Am Spyder RT
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | BMW R1200 RT | Can-Am Spyder RT |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 162 | 399 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2018 | 2008–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 39 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Fuel & Propulsion |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 3.1% | 16.5% |
BMW R1200 RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
81
50.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
32
19.8%
Brakes
19
11.7%
Electrical System
8
4.9%
Engine & Cooling
6
3.7%
Wheels
5
3.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3
1.9%
Other & Unspecified
3
1.9%
Can-Am Spyder RT by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
107
26.8%
Engine & Cooling
93
23.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
36
9.0%
Brakes
33
8.3%
Body & Structure
27
6.8%
Electrical System
25
6.3%
Steering
21
5.3%
Lights
14
3.5%