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Can-Am Spyder F3 problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2015–2026: 5 recall campaigns and 37 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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By year

YearRecallsComplaints
201514
201612
201723
2018214
201925
202002
202101
202212
202313
202411
202510
202610

What owners complain about (all years)

Power Train16
Service Brakes4
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Engine3
Unknown Or Other3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System2
Parking Brake1

Recent recalls

Electrical System #26V575000 · 2026 · 14,014 units

Problem: Bombardier recreational products, inc. (brp) is recalling certain 2025-2026 can-am origin, can-am pulse, 2025-2027 can-am canyon, 2024-2027 can-am spyder rt, and can-am spyder f3 motorcycles equipped with a touchscreen instrument cluster. the instrument cluster may reset, freeze, or go blank. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 123, "motorcycle control and displays," and fmvss number 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

Risk: An inoperative instrument cluster will fail to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The instrument cluster software will be updated over-the-air (ota) or by a dealer, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 12, 2026. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will become searchable on nhtsa.gov beginning september 22, 2026. the manufacturers number for this recall i

Power Train #24V728000 · 2024 · 8,721 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Visibility #23V856000 · 2023 · 1,149 units

Problem: Bombardier recreational products, inc. (bombardier) is recalling certain 2023 can-am f3 and f3-s motorcycles. the rearview mirror lens may dislodge from the housing.

Risk: A detached rearview mirror lens can decrease rear visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install new mirror assemblies, free of charge. letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed january 25, 2024. owner notification letters were mailed january 22, 2024. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222. bombardier's number for this recall is bulletin 2023-9. this recall is an expansion of recall 23v-053.

Visibility #23V053000 · 2023 · 2,077 units

Problem: Bombardier recreational products inc. (brp) is recalling certain 2022 cam-am spyder f3 and f3-s motorcycles. the rearview mirror lens may detach from the housing.

Risk: A detached rearview mirror lens can decrease rear visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install new mirror assemblies, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 9, 2023. owners may contact brp customer service at 1-888-272-9222.

Power Train #22V352000 · 2022 · 30,389 units

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

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