repaired · 2026 Q3
Shaft: output
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
2018 Can-Am Spyder F3Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2018 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 17, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Power train
3Service brakes
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Engine
2Vehicle speed control
1Parking brake
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 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
2018 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Spyder F3 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.…
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…
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