2018 Can-AM Spyder F3 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 43%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3, 43% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693290, filed 2025-10“While riding at approximately 65 miles per hour, the vehicle started to get slower and slower until it eventually came to a stop. The vehicle had 15,451 miles on the odometer at the time of the failure and had to be towed to a dealership for inspection / repair. The dealer advised that the shaft that the sprocket rides on had excessive play and that the intermediate shaft failed / snapped.”
NHTSA complaint #11602625, filed 2024-07“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 consumer requested to bereimbursed from the manufacturer but they only offered reimburment for the cost of the parts not labor.”
NHTSA complaint #11481330, filed 2022-08“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11655876, filed 2025-04“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 dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11496409, filed 2022-12Related recalls
- 24V728000Sep 30, 2024Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break…Covers: Can-AM Spyder F3 2017–2019, Spyder RT 2017–2019
- 22V352000May 18, 2022Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and…Covers: Can-AM Spyder F3 2015–2019, Spyder RT 2015–2019
Related service bulletins
- 11015827Mar 2, 2025The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
- 10252669Mar 18, 2024Revision 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…
- 10231322Jan 23, 2023Spyder 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…
- 10214930Jun 30, 2022Front 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.
- 10213475May 26, 2022Safety 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…
- 10144016Jul 18, 2018Warranty 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…
- 10186275Apr 12, 2015Clutch assist installation.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 80% |
| 2018 | 6 | 43% |
Other parts of the 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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