2018 Can-Am Spyder F3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder F3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3. That is the most of any Spyder F3 model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 43%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 6 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 21% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 7% | 17,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Can-Am Spyder F3 recalls (2)
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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.
BRP has a recall for the output shaft for the 2018 Can Am Spyder F3T. Just after receiving the recall letter the output shaft on my Spyder went out. My bike does have more than the 37,000 miles on it. This is a known defect with this Bike. It is not right that BRP knows this part is defective and…
The affected part is the engine output shaft, which is part of the vehicleâs 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…
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…
While driving on a straight stretch of highway at posted highway speeds of 75mph, no additional acceleration, torque, turning, or high rpms, my bike experienced a sudden jolt and immediate loss of propulsion. I was able to pull to the side of the highway to find my front left drive shaft had…
Other Can-Am Spyder F3 years
← 2017 Spyder F3 · 2019 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 | 14 | 2 |
| 2017 Spyder F3 | 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 2018 Can-Am Spyder F3?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.