2016 Can-Am Spyder F3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder F3 years
- Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3. That ranks 6th out of 12 Spyder F3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 900 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 900 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Can-Am Spyder F3 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2016 CanAm Spyder F3 Limited had a bad front sprocket. Began making noise & vibrating when on the road. Took it to the dealer & it was the front sprocket that is now under recall. I had the Spyder repaired at the cost of $465.46. I notified CanAm of my expenses to replace the sprocket & provided…
On saturday may 6, 2017 i test drove a 2016 can am spyder f3. It was a clear, but chilly and windy day in north east georgia. I had prearranged a test ride with mountain motorsports in buford, ga. The machine was previously owned, but had less than 1000 miles on the odometer. The issue: while…
Other Can-Am Spyder F3 years
← 2015 Spyder F3 · 2017 Spyder F3 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Spyder F3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Spyder F3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Spyder F3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Spyder F3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Spyder F3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Spyder F3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Spyder F3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Spyder F3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Spyder F3 | 14 | 2 |
| 2017 Spyder F3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Spyder F3 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Can-Am Spyder F3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spyder F3 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.