U.S. public vehicle records

Can-Am SPYDER F3 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

37 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

12,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2015 to 2026 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 5 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 37 complaints (45.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	6	16.2%
Transmission and shifting	5	13.5%
Engine operation	2	5.4%
Electrical and battery issues	2	5.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train

Fuel/Propulsion System

Service Brakes

Engine

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Vehicle Speed Control

Equipment

Power Train: 17; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Engine: 4; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Equipment: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2017

2018

2020

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 12; 2023: 5; 2024: 7; 2025: 6; 2026: 4

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10983890 · 2017-05-07 (May 7, 2017)

ON SATURDAY MAY 6, 2017 I TEST DROVE A 2016 CAN AM SPYDER F3. IT WAS A CLEAR, BUT CHILLY AND WINDY DAY IN NORTH EAST GEORGIA. I HAD PREARRANGED A TEST RIDE WITH MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS IN BUFORD, GA. THE MACHINE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED, BUT HAD LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE ISSUE: WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT-MOST LANE IN I 85 NORTH, ON CRUISE CONTROL AND TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 69 MPH, THE TRAFFIC WELL AHEAD OF ME STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BEGAN TO COAST THE MACHINE. I THEN NOTICED THE T…

Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10983890 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11361362 · 2020-09-27 (September 27, 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.

Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11361362 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11467522 · 2022-06-04 (June 4, 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. I end up “coasting” around corners in too high a gear and have to brake hard to slow down enough to safely maneuver. There’s not enough torque in the high gear to accelerate out. I could easily lose control if I weren’t an experienced rider. It actu…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11467522 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11488634 · 2022-10-10 (October 10, 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 out. Orange exclamation point ! (Vehicle Malfunction) appears on lower left corner of Display and the last gear the bike was in prior to stalling still appears on Display. The gray banner, Transmission Fault also flashed quickly on Display for 2 of…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11488634 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11481666 · 2022-08-28 (August 28, 2022)

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. Aug 2022, same issue waiting for the dealership to come pick up my bike for repair because I it not drivable.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11481666 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11481667 · 2022-08-28 (August 28, 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 until I could get it in to the dealer. Dealership claimed it was a low battery issue and reattached the parking brake. Aug 2022, same issue waiting for the dealership to come pick up my bike for repair because I it not drivable.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11481667 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2015

2016

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2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 0; 2021: 0; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1

First model yearSecond model year

Year-by-year records

Can-Am SPYDER F3 model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2015	4	1	Not available
2016	2	1	0
2017	3	2	+1
2018	14	2	0
2019	5	2	0
2020	2	0	-2
2021	1	0	0
2022	2	1	+1
2023	3	1	0
2024	1	1	0
2025	0	1	0
2026	0	1	0

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

37 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

13.5%Usable mileage5 / 37 records

100.0%Valid incident date37 / 37 records

100.0%Valid filing date37 / 37 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates37 / 37 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Power Train	375.0% ODI 11498193 The contact owns a 2015 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Look up ODI 11498193 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	3100.0% ODI 11647155 How sad it is that in a recall of a deficient product, that the manufacturer gets to not fix the vehicle if it has more miles on it than they like (see attached, my vehicle is a 2017 with 60K). If a product is deficient, it is deficient, isn't it? Just because I like the vehicle and take good care of it, they penalize me by not replacing the deficient part. Is this part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration policy? Now if that part breaks, I have to pay to fix their defective product with my Social Security income, and I'm sure … Look up ODI 11647155 at NHTSA ↗	535.7% ODI 11471468 While riding motorcycle suddenly bike loss ability to move under its own power, no response to throttle. Look up ODI 11471468 at NHTSA ↗	480.0% ODI 11471699 Front belt sprocket internal gears were ground away. It didn't allow the engine sprocket to turn the pulley that drives the belt powering the rear tire. Resulted in a loss of propulsion while traveling at 55 MPH making riding to a safe location difficult, had to coast off the roadway. The attached photo is after the sprocket was removed from the bike. The pieces broken along the outside are from a gear puller during removal. The sprocket would only free spin making removal extremely difficult. Look up ODI 11471699 at NHTSA ↗	2100.0% ODI 11476160 spyder f3 7000 miles.. semi automatic transmission or paddle shifter is my problem and concern.. it has gone from 25% of the time to 80% of the time as it will not allow me to manually downshift the gearbox, causing me to slow down from 60 plus mph in 6th gear to 34 mph at which point it down shifts automatically, i cant stress the importance of being able to downshift when in traffic or the need to speed up to avoid hazards or slower cars.. also when this happens i cannot put the 1000 pound bike into reverse, causing me to manually push it bac… Look up ODI 11476160 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	214.3% ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11487384 Recall issues for the following vehicle [XXX] 2019 Can Am Spyder F3 have contacted vehicle manufacturer and dealership for an estimate on the repair of this vehicle. Manufacturer and dealership do not have components for this recall and offer no solutions to correct this situation. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Look up ODI 11487384 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	2100.0% ODI 11760623 Due to a mechanical failure, the front sprocket began wearing and eventually broke causing the vehicle to lose propulsion in traffic. Vehicle was left inoperable. In addition to the sprocket breaking from the engine, internal to the engine and transmission, several gears were damaged along with the drive belt. This same issue had a recall issued for the 2015-2019 Spyder RT and F3s in 2022. Look up ODI 11760623 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11740587 On April 8, 2026, while riding on a busy 8 Lane (4 each direction) interstate during evening rush hour, I experienced immediate loss of propulsion when I attempted to engage the throttle. There was absolutely no power, just a grinding noise. I immediately put on my hazard lights and began working my way over toward the right berm. The exit was within a very short distance and I was able to exit the interstate and pulled in to the first road I could. I had to put my Can Am Spyder in neutral so my husband could push me off to the side of the road… Look up ODI 11740587 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10983890 · 900 mi ON SATURDAY MAY 6, 2017 I TEST DROVE A 2016 CAN AM SPYDER F3. IT WAS A CLEAR, BUT CHILLY AND WINDY DAY IN NORTH EAST GEORGIA. I HAD PREARRANGED A TEST RIDE WITH MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS IN BUFORD, GA. THE MACHINE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED, BUT HAD LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE ISSUE: WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT-MOST LANE IN I 85 NORTH, ON CRUISE CONTROL AND TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 69 MPH, THE TRAFFIC WELL AHEAD OF ME STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BEGAN TO COAST THE MACHINE. I THEN NOTICED THE T… Look up ODI 10983890 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	321.4% ODI 11361362 · 9,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11361362 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Engine	125.0% ODI 11090424 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CAN-AM SPYDER F3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE RETURNER BOLT BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO I MOTOR SPORT (334 WEST GRANT, ELM HURST, IL 60126, [phone removed]). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE RETURNER BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 11090424 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	214.3% ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11719911 I cold started the motorcycle and while waiting for a security gate to open the engine suddenly quit. I hit the starter and it immediately restarted. Then after I pulled out into traffic the engine died again. Fortunately I was in the right hand lane and again hit the starter and the engine again immediately restarted. By this time I knew I had a serious problem. Trying to get to a traffic light to make a u-turn back to where I store the bike the engine suddenly, again without any warning, died a third time while traveling at around 35 mph … Look up ODI 11719911 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11468576 2016 CanAm Spyder F3 Limited had a bad front sprocket. Began making noise & vibrating when on the road. Took it to the dealer & it was the front sprocket that is now under recall. I had the Spyder repaired at the cost of $465.46. I notified CanAm of my expenses to replace the sprocket & provided the bill from the dealer. They are refusing to now refund my expenses for the repair. They want to give me a credit towards CanAm products which I do not want any CanAm products. I want a refund for what I spent to fix the Spyder which is now und… Look up ODI 11468576 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	214.3% ODI 11488634 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 out. Orange exclamation point ! (Vehicle Malfunction) appears on lower left corner of Display and the last gear the bike was in prior to stalling still appears on Display. The gray banner, Transmission Fault also flashed quickly on Display for 2 of… Look up ODI 11488634 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11760623 Due to a mechanical failure, the front sprocket began wearing and eventually broke causing the vehicle to lose propulsion in traffic. Vehicle was left inoperable. In addition to the sprocket breaking from the engine, internal to the engine and transmission, several gears were damaged along with the drive belt. This same issue had a recall issued for the 2015-2019 Spyder RT and F3s in 2022. Look up ODI 11760623 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11582281 It would not downshift or go into reverse. I have to replace the LH Multifunction switch. Look up ODI 11582281 at NHTSA ↗	150.0% ODI 11476160 spyder f3 7000 miles.. semi automatic transmission or paddle shifter is my problem and concern.. it has gone from 25% of the time to 80% of the time as it will not allow me to manually downshift the gearbox, causing me to slow down from 60 plus mph in 6th gear to 34 mph at which point it down shifts automatically, i cant stress the importance of being able to downshift when in traffic or the need to speed up to avoid hazards or slower cars.. also when this happens i cannot put the 1000 pound bike into reverse, causing me to manually push it bac… Look up ODI 11476160 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	214.3% ODI 11467522 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. I end up “coasting” around corners in too high a gear and have to brake hard to slow down enough to safely maneuver. There’s not enough torque in the high gear to accelerate out. I could easily lose control if I weren’t an experienced rider. It actu… Look up ODI 11467522 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.
Equipment	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11582439 The contact owns a Biltwell Bonanza helmet. The contact stated that while driving a 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 at 60 MPH in windy weather, the helmet visor unexpectedly detached. The contact emailed the helmet retailer to make them aware of the failure. The helmet was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Look up ODI 11582439 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	21,300 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11619891 · 21,300 mi The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder F3. The contact stated that while attempting the accelerate from a stop light, the motorcycle lost automotive power and failed to drive forward. The motorcycle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front sprocket pulley was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,300. Look up ODI 11619891 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	Too few reports for a range	4,950 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10983890 · 900 mi ON SATURDAY MAY 6, 2017 I TEST DROVE A 2016 CAN AM SPYDER F3. IT WAS A CLEAR, BUT CHILLY AND WINDY DAY IN NORTH EAST GEORGIA. I HAD PREARRANGED A TEST RIDE WITH MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS IN BUFORD, GA. THE MACHINE WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED, BUT HAD LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE ISSUE: WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RIGHT-MOST LANE IN I 85 NORTH, ON CRUISE CONTROL AND TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 69 MPH, THE TRAFFIC WELL AHEAD OF ME STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND BEGAN TO COAST THE MACHINE. I THEN NOTICED THE T… Look up ODI 10983890 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11361362 · 9,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 11361362 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	12,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11090424 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CAN-AM SPYDER F3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE RETURNER BOLT BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO I MOTOR SPORT (334 WEST GRANT, ELM HURST, IL 60126, [phone removed]). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE RETURNER BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. Look up ODI 11090424 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	1	None	ODI 11619891 · 21,300 mi The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Spyder F3. The contact stated that while attempting the accelerate from a stop light, the motorcycle lost automotive power and failed to drive forward. The motorcycle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front sprocket pulley was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,300. Look up ODI 11619891 at NHTSA ↗
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	1	None	ODI 11647155 How sad it is that in a recall of a deficient product, that the manufacturer gets to not fix the vehicle if it has more miles on it than they like (see attached, my vehicle is a 2017 with 60K). If a product is deficient, it is deficient, isn't it? Just because I like the vehicle and take good care of it, they penalize me by not replacing the deficient part. Is this part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration policy? Now if that part breaks, I have to pay to fix their defective product with my Social Security income, and I'm sure … Look up ODI 11647155 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11655876 The contact owns a 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (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 dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Look up ODI 11655876 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	2	None	ODI 11692081 The contact owns a 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V728000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was discontinued. The representative stated that parts … Look up ODI 11692081 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11693290 The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain and propulsion system. BRP issued Recall 24V-728 for this defect, stating that the shaft can break and cause a sudden loss of propulsion, creating a safety hazard. I received the recall notice in April 2025 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer,… Look up ODI 11693290 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	2	None	ODI 11699342 See attached document for complaint. I am writing to you about the attached letter from BRP (reference letter dated January 22, 2025 re: Engine Output Shaft Can Break- Potential Loss of Drive Power-NHTSA Campaign ID Number 24V728). My Can-Am Spyder is affected by this issue. As stated in the instructions in the letter, I contacted my local authorized BRP Can-Am dealer to have the repair completed. I provided my Can-Am Spyder RT to Coleman Powers ports in Falls Church, VA on March 26, 2025. The letter goes on to state that the repair takes appr… Look up ODI 11699342 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11699733 BRP has a recall for the output shaft for the 2018 Can Am Spyder F3T. Just after receiving the recall letter the output shaft on my Spyder went out. My bike does have more than the 37,000 miles on it. This is a known defect with this Bike. It is not right that BRP knows this part is defective and has a milage limit on it. This bike is my daily driver for work. I have contacted BRP and have been told as my bike has more miles that i am just up a creek without a paddle as I still owe more than $11,000. on this bike. I have asked for a call back a… Look up ODI 11699733 at NHTSA ↗
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	1	None	ODI 11719911 I cold started the motorcycle and while waiting for a security gate to open the engine suddenly quit. I hit the starter and it immediately restarted. Then after I pulled out into traffic the engine died again. Fortunately I was in the right hand lane and again hit the starter and the engine again immediately restarted. By this time I knew I had a serious problem. Trying to get to a traffic light to make a u-turn back to where I store the bike the engine suddenly, again without any warning, died a third time while traveling at around 35 mph … Look up ODI 11719911 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11740587 On April 8, 2026, while riding on a busy 8 Lane (4 each direction) interstate during evening rush hour, I experienced immediate loss of propulsion when I attempted to engage the throttle. There was absolutely no power, just a grinding noise. I immediately put on my hazard lights and began working my way over toward the right berm. The exit was within a very short distance and I was able to exit the interstate and pulled in to the first road I could. I had to put my Can Am Spyder in neutral so my husband could push me off to the side of the road… Look up ODI 11740587 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	2	None	ODI 11760623 Due to a mechanical failure, the front sprocket began wearing and eventually broke causing the vehicle to lose propulsion in traffic. Vehicle was left inoperable. In addition to the sprocket breaking from the engine, internal to the engine and transmission, several gears were damaged along with the drive belt. This same issue had a recall issued for the 2015-2019 Spyder RT and F3s in 2022. Look up ODI 11760623 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11760627 While riding, I felt the bike vibrating. Within seconds I heard a crack and snap and began to lose acceleration. Twisting the throttle only slightly revved the engine. I put on the hazard lights to alert vehicles behind me while I coasted to the left side of the road. When I stopped I noticed the belt was hanging and saw the front sprocket had broken. Insurance was contacted and the vehicle was transported to the dealership for inspection and repair. The dealership contacted the warranty company. Both the warranty and insurance was denied. War… Look up ODI 11760627 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09 (partial)	0	26V575000	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	0	0	0
2023	0	2	2

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	2	0	0
2023	3	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Power Train	Fuel/Propulsion System	Service Brakes	Engine	Unknown Or Other	Electrical System	Vehicle Speed Control	Equipment
Power Train	—	2 ODI 11693290 The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain and propulsion system. BRP issued Recall 24V-728 for this defect, stating that the shaft can break and cause a sudden loss of propulsion, creating a safety hazard. I received the recall notice in April 2025 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer,… Look up ODI 11693290 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11487384 Recall issues for the following vehicle [XXX] 2019 Can Am Spyder F3 have contacted vehicle manufacturer and dealership for an estimate on the repair of this vehicle. Manufacturer and dealership do not have components for this recall and offer no solutions to correct this situation. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Look up ODI 11487384 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11693290 The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain and propulsion system. BRP issued Recall 24V-728 for this defect, stating that the shaft can break and cause a sudden loss of propulsion, creating a safety hazard. I received the recall notice in April 2025 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer,… Look up ODI 11693290 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11476160 spyder f3 7000 miles.. semi automatic transmission or paddle shifter is my problem and concern.. it has gone from 25% of the time to 80% of the time as it will not allow me to manually downshift the gearbox, causing me to slow down from 60 plus mph in 6th gear to 34 mph at which point it down shifts automatically, i cant stress the importance of being able to downshift when in traffic or the need to speed up to avoid hazards or slower cars.. also when this happens i cannot put the 1000 pound bike into reverse, causing me to manually push it bac… Look up ODI 11476160 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	2 ODI 11693290 The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain and propulsion system. BRP issued Recall 24V-728 for this defect, stating that the shaft can break and cause a sudden loss of propulsion, creating a safety hazard. I received the recall notice in April 2025 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer,… Look up ODI 11693290 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11487384 Recall issues for the following vehicle [XXX] 2019 Can Am Spyder F3 have contacted vehicle manufacturer and dealership for an estimate on the repair of this vehicle. Manufacturer and dealership do not have components for this recall and offer no solutions to correct this situation. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). Look up ODI 11487384 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	2 ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11693290 The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain and propulsion system. BRP issued Recall 24V-728 for this defect, stating that the shaft can break and cause a sudden loss of propulsion, creating a safety hazard. I received the recall notice in April 2025 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer,… Look up ODI 11693290 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11760623 Due to a mechanical failure, the front sprocket began wearing and eventually broke causing the vehicle to lose propulsion in traffic. Vehicle was left inoperable. In addition to the sprocket breaking from the engine, internal to the engine and transmission, several gears were damaged along with the drive belt. This same issue had a recall issued for the 2015-2019 Spyder RT and F3s in 2022. Look up ODI 11760623 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗	0
Service Brakes	0	0	—	0	0	1 ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	0
Engine	1 ODI 11693290 The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain and propulsion system. BRP issued Recall 24V-728 for this defect, stating that the shaft can break and cause a sudden loss of propulsion, creating a safety hazard. I received the recall notice in April 2025 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer,… Look up ODI 11693290 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11693290 The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicle’s powertrain and propulsion system. BRP issued Recall 24V-728 for this defect, stating that the shaft can break and cause a sudden loss of propulsion, creating a safety hazard. I received the recall notice in April 2025 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer,… Look up ODI 11693290 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	1 ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗	0
Unknown Or Other	0	1 ODI 11760623 Due to a mechanical failure, the front sprocket began wearing and eventually broke causing the vehicle to lose propulsion in traffic. Vehicle was left inoperable. In addition to the sprocket breaking from the engine, internal to the engine and transmission, several gears were damaged along with the drive belt. This same issue had a recall issued for the 2015-2019 Spyder RT and F3s in 2022. Look up ODI 11760623 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0
Electrical System	1 ODI 11476160 spyder f3 7000 miles.. semi automatic transmission or paddle shifter is my problem and concern.. it has gone from 25% of the time to 80% of the time as it will not allow me to manually downshift the gearbox, causing me to slow down from 60 plus mph in 6th gear to 34 mph at which point it down shifts automatically, i cant stress the importance of being able to downshift when in traffic or the need to speed up to avoid hazards or slower cars.. also when this happens i cannot put the 1000 pound bike into reverse, causing me to manually push it bac… Look up ODI 11476160 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	1 ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	0
Vehicle Speed Control	0	1 ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11594808 While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind… Look up ODI 11594808 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11566787 VSS fault Hill hold control not working Loud knock from shifting gear Warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. Escalated complaint unaddressed. Not notified of recall since December 2023. Purchased October 2023. Look up ODI 11566787 at NHTSA ↗	—	0
Equipment	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

3 mentions · 8.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 17,500 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11515583 · 17,500 mi

The contact owns a 2018 CAN-AM Spyder F3. The contact stated that the parking brake was inoperable. The parking brake had seized. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a defective parking brake motor and a TSB regarding the failure had expired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 17,500.

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ODI 11594808

While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind…

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ODI 11719911

I cold started the motorcycle and while waiting for a security gate to open the engine suddenly quit. I hit the starter and it immediately restarted. Then after I pulled out into traffic the engine died again. Fortunately I was in the right hand lane and again hit the starter and the engine again immediately restarted. By this time I knew I had a serious problem. Trying to get to a traffic light to make a u-turn back to where I store the bike the engine suddenly, again without any warning, died a third time while traveling at around 35 mph …

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 4,950 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10983890 · 900 mi

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ODI 11361362 · 9,000 mi

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Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 5.4% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11467522

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ODI 11488634

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b