2018 Can-Am SPYDER F3: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
13,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 14 complaints (35.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 35.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 14.3% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Chain/Belt | 1 |
Power Train: 5; Service Brakes: 3; Engine: 2; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Parking Brake: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Chain/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 (2). 12 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
2020: 1; 2022: 7; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2025: 3
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 11471468 · 2022-06-28 (June 28, 2022)
While riding motorcycle suddenly bike loss ability to move under its own power, no response to throttle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11471468 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11481330 · 2022-08-26 (August 26, 2022)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11481330 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 ↗
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 11496409 · 2022-12-07 (December 7, 2022)
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…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11496409 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
22V352000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission
Reported: 2022-05-18 (May 18, 2022)
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an interim repair until parts become available. Once parts are available, the front sprocket will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V728000 · Power Train:Manual Transmission:Internal:Shaft:Output
Reported: 2024-09-30 (September 30, 2024)
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT motorcycles. The engine output shaft may fatigue and break, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The output shaft will be replaced based on the mileage of the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2025. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
NHTSA campaign record ↗