Can-AM Spyder F3 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Can-AM Spyder F3 (2018–2019) that have at least 5 complaints. 2018 has the most, with 14. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (10 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Spyder F3 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | — | 2 | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 14 | 13,250 | 2 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain10 42%
- Brakes4 17%
- Fuel system3 13%
- Vehicle speed control2 8.3%
- Other or unknown2 8.3%
- Engine2 8.3%
- Electrical system1 4.2%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2018: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11361362, filed 2020-09, 9,000 miles2019: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11471699, filed 2022-06Other Can-AM models
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69 complaintsCan-AM Spyder GS
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26 complaintsCan-AM Spyder ST
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology