repaired · 2026 Q3
Shaft: output
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2017 Can-Am Spyder F3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-352 the manufacturer reports only 56% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Can-Am.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Spyder F3 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spyder F3 median. How we score
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In owners' words
What Spyder F3 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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