2018 CAN-AM SPYDER F3
2 recalls, 18 complaints - 28 TSBs
24V728000 Sep 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:SHAFT:OUTPUT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
22V352000 May 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 17, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
I purchased this car in September and the recall on it was not disclosed to me, I asked the person at the dealership, he said no recalls were on this car. I am afraid to drive this car because it is a major issue with the engine failing while driving.
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
a week after purchase with less than 300 miles and 5 days the ABS, Trac Control, ESC, lights came on.. The same TSB known to the 2024 Chev Traverse are happening to my car, the same parts suggested in that TSB are what I am being told is being replaced in mine... The TSB I found includes 2025 Bui... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 9,967, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was approximately 38,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
On Friday 10/10 a message appeared on the dash asking to do an update. I hit yes. I was parked and had to go into a store. I came out and proceeded to drive onto a busy 4 lane road. I got onto the road and increased speed when the car stalled and the wheel locked forcing me to have to put the hazard... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 21, 2025
Incident date: Apr 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle shuddered. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was transmission fluid leaking from the bottom of the vehicle and the transmission... Read more
STEERING
Jul 16, 2024
Incident date: Jul 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to function as needed. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked seized and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where i... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 17, 2024
Incident date: Jun 8, 2024
Headlights do not project far enough in front of vehicle to safely drive at dark or low light conditions. Hyundai told us there is nothing they can do to fix it as it is a defect in how the headlight housing is placed on the body of the car.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2024
Incident date: Jun 8, 2024
All dashboard lights come on occasionally, since 40k miles. Car now has 70k. I've had it serviced regularly and battery replaced, nothing seems to work on preventing this from happening. Dangerous if system is reading that there is an issue when there is not, and it affects performance of the vehicl... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 17, 2024
Incident date: Jun 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Acadia. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufactur... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 5, 2023
Incident date: Apr 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 750I. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to close correctly. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the battery was causing the failure. The battery had been replaced at leas... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 7, 2022
Incident date: May 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V352000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 10, 2022
Incident date: Jul 31, 2022
Shifting / stalling problems: 2018 F3L SE6 **Problem has occurred using each of my 2 Spyder keys Problem definition: At times, bike stalls while driving...begins shaking and remains in last gear prior to the stall. Gear shown in Display does not change from gear it was last in when bike stalled o... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 28, 2022
Incident date: Aug 27, 2022
Aug 22 Parking brake will not release AGAIN. This has happened multiple times. This is a known issue and has been reported multiple times. This needs to be address/fixed by BRP! Sept 2021, I had to manually disengage parking brake to get the bike to move. I drove it without a parking break un... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 28, 2022
Incident date: Sep 5, 2021
Parking brake will not release. This has happened multiple times. Sept 2021, I had to manually disengage parking brake to get the bike to move. I drove it without a parking break until I could get it in to the dealer. Dealership claimed it was a low battery issue and reattached the parking brake... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT
Aug 26, 2022
Incident date: Aug 26, 2022
2018 SPYDER F3. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS MADE RELATED TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-352. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER DUE TO THEM HAVING POOR SERVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT LOCAL SHOP THAT SPECIALIZES IN THE SPYDER VEHICLE. THE CONSUM... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 28, 2022
Incident date: Oct 31, 2021
While riding motorcycle suddenly bike loss ability to move under its own power, no response to throttle.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 4, 2022
Incident date: Apr 26, 2022
Gear shift paddle will not respond when manually down shifting. Sometimes, I have to pull hard on the lever 3 or 4 times to get it to down shift. Sometimes it simply won’t manually change gears. This is very dangerous, especially on corners, when you need to slow down quickly then accelerate again... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 27, 2020
Incident date: Sep 26, 2020
PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER BEING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. RESET AND DISENGAGED AFTER A THREE HOUR PERIOD. THIS THE SECOND TIME THIS OCCURS. MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONE YEAR AGO AND NOW THE SECOND MODULE IS FAILING.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 CAN-AM SPYDER F3
28 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
TST 134170
Mar 26, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
TST 134170
Mar 26, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
TST 140875 Rev
Mar 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 on (limp home
TST 140875 Rev
Mar 18, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 on (limp home
TST 140875
Jan 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 home condition) and th
TST 140654
Dec 6, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
TST 140654
Dec 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
Bulletin 2019-11
Jun 30, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
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.
Bulletin 2019-10
May 26, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
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 propulsion, there is an increas
TST 138823
Jun 28, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. Functionality issue with GPS support kit and the LED floorboard lights kit
Revision 2020-7
Apr 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Revision of the bulletin 2020-7. First version was sent in December 2020. Accessory Port Power Supply Issue Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector. Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of
Bulletin 2020-7
Dec 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector.
Bulletin 2020-7
Dec 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector.
Bulletin 2020-7
Dec 16, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector.
Bulletin 2019-9
Apr 16, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
2018-5
Jul 18, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Warranty Bulletin no 2018-5 Left Hand Multifunction Switch Malfunction Some multifunction switches (MLS) may be out of specification preventing the driver to downshift or engage into reverse.
2018-5
Jul 18, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Warranty Bulletin no 2018-5 Left Hand Multifunction Switch Malfunction Some multifunction switches (MLS) may be out of specification preventing the driver to downshift or engage into reverse.
2018-5
Jul 18, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warranty Bulletin no 2018-5 Left Hand Multifunction Switch Malfunction Some multifunction switches (MLS) may be out of specification preventing the driver to downshift or engage into reverse.
2018-4
Jul 12, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Warranty bulletin 2018-4 Large Panoramic 7.8 Wide LCD Display-Software Update Registered Units The following problems were communicated to BRP - Bluetooth pairing - Fuel average consumption - Music could not be started in the Music
2018-4
Jul 12, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Warranty bulletin 2018-4 Large Panoramic 7.8 Wide LCD Display-Software Update Registered Units The following problems were communicated to BRP - Bluetooth pairing - Fuel average consumption - Music could not be started in the Music
2018-4
Jul 12, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Warranty bulletin 2018-4 Large Panoramic 7.8 Wide LCD Display-Software Update Registered Units The following problems were communicated to BRP - Bluetooth pairing - Fuel average consumption - Music could not be started in the Music
2018-4
Jul 12, 2018
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Warranty bulletin 2018-4 Large Panoramic 7.8 Wide LCD Display-Software Update Registered Units The following problems were communicated to BRP - Bluetooth pairing - Fuel average consumption - Music could not be started in the Music
2018-3
Feb 27, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Bulletin no 2018-3 Heated Grips Low Performance Vehicle affected by this campaign could have been manufactured with inverted heated grip connection to terminals causing poor heating efficiency.
F3-123018
Jan 5, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil pressure switch switch connector boot cracking.
A117219
Nov 5, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
Details on the f3 rear suspension and available options.
D122791
Apr 12, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Clutch assist installation.
D109338
Apr 12, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer module may fail.
Article Radio 10
Oct 22, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening.
CAN-AM SPYDER F3 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CAN-AM SPYDER F3 across all model years (2015, 2023).
10
Total Recalls
46
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths