2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder F3 years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3. That ranks 4th out of 12 Spyder F3 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Can-Am Spyder F3 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission:internal:shaft:output
Problem: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
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…
Other Can-Am Spyder F3 years
← 2016 Spyder F3 · 2018 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 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Spyder F3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Spyder F3 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.