CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (6 reports).
2018 Can-AM Spyder F3 recalls
Engine Output Shaft May Break, Causing Sudden Power Loss
The engine output shaft in certain three-wheeled motorcycles may fatigue and break over time.
Front sprocket can wear early and cause loss of drive power
The front sprocket on certain Can-Am Spyder F3 and RT three-wheeled vehicles may be defective and wear out prematurely.
Most common 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
What owners report
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 has a milage limit on it. This bike is my daily driver for work. I have contacted BRP and have been told as my bike has more miles that i am just up a creek without a paddle as I still owe more than $11,000. on this bike. I have asked for a call back and have not received any. I think this is wrong of them to put a milage cap on this part as it is designed to last the bike its lifetime. I have even
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 and have been unable to safely operate the vehicle since then. I contacted every authorized Can-Am dealer within 150 miles, but all confirmed they could not perform the recall repair because replacement parts were unavailable. The first available dealer, Team Mancuso Powersports Southwest, accepted the vehicle on September 23, 2025, and has now had it for over three weeks with no estimated repair da
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. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 that the sprocket rides on had excessive play and that the intermediate shaft failed / snapped.
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 completely sheared off, the front sproket (currently under recall, which has not yet been replaced according to my dealer's service records) thankfully was caught by the frame underneath or it could have flown out into traffic and hit the other biker behind me or other traffic, or causing me to crash. My drive belt remained fully in tact but was dislodged and dragging, another risk factor for crash. Ther
2018 Can-AM Spyder F3 questions
Does the 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3: Engine Output Shaft May Break, Causing Sudden Power Loss; Front sprocket can wear early and cause loss of drive power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (6), Service Brakes (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Can-AM Spyder F3 has been fixed?
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