Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Can-am Spyder F3 peaked in 2023, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Can-am Spyder F3
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Apr 27, 2018 to Apr 26, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year130k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
75% of complaints about the 2015 Can-am Spyder F3 name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2015 Can-am Spyder F3
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-352 | May 18, 2022 | Front sprocket may be defective and prematurely wear, resulting in a loss of drive power | Powertrain | 30,389 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Can-am Spyder F3
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 26, 2023Failure Apr 1, 2023Roan Mountain, TNPower train
The contact owns a 2015 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint 11519078 - Filed Mar 8, 2023Failure Mar 1, 2023Roan Mountain, TNPower train
The contact owns a 2015 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint 11510837 - Filed Dec 20, 2022Failure May 1, 2022Milan, MIPower train
The contact owns a 2015 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint 11498193 - Filed Apr 27, 2018Failure Aug 8, 201712,000 milesBellwood, ILEngine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CAN-AM SPYDER F3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE RETURNER BOLT BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS TOWED TO I MOTOR SPORT (334 WEST GRANT, ELM HURST, IL 60126, (630) 529-5200). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE RETURNER BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
NHTSA complaint 11090424
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TST 143615 Mar 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly - TST 140875 Rev Mar 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revision of TST 140875 P0730 Active Fault Fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home condition) and th… - TST 134170 Mar 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engine Oil Level reading Issue Impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick. - TST 140875 Jan 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spyder P0730 Active Fault - This fault code can be triggered if the unit has the wrong rear sprocket or a different wheel size. The cluster will stop displaying the gear indication and check engine light came on (limp home condition) and the gearbox won't s… - TST 140654 Dec 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines. - Bulletin 2019-11 Jun 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Front Sprocket Wear- Interim Solution As covered in the SAFETY CAMPAIGN BULLETIN 2019-10, The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. - Bulletin 2019-10 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Campaign- Front Sprocket Wear- Potential Loss of Propulsion The front sprocket may be defective and may be subject to premature wear. Over time, the vehicle could lose propulsion. If the vehicle loses propulsion, there is an increased risk of a crash. - F3-123018 Jan 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil pressure switch switch connector boot cracking. - Article Radio 10 Oct 22, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
If a customer wants to change the radio pre-set channel number and is unable to do so, here is the reason this is happening. - D122791 Apr 12, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Clutch assist installation. - D109338 Apr 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Trailer module may fail. - D08572 Apr 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Up-to-date technical information on the 2015 roadster product. - A117219 Nov 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Details on the f3 rear suspension and available options. - A108572 Nov 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Up-to-date information on the 2015 Roadster product. - A104494 Nov 5, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Intermittently, the ignition key may not be recognized causing the unit not to start. - B-2015-7 Jul 21, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Gear box position sensor contamination. - B-2015-6 Jul 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Hood stripe decals does not meet standards. - PRE-2015-7 Oct 19, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Gearbox position sensor contamination additional information. - B-2015-2 Feb 26, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Rear Brake Hose Might Be in Contact with Muffler Support or Pin on Tandem Master Cylinder. - B-2015-1 Feb 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil Sweating from SE6 Clutch Clover HCM Connector - PAC 2016-4 Jan 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revision 1 of Bulletin 2016-4 The pillion switch is not activated when a passenger is on the seat. This situation may results in a loss of control and possibly cause injuries or even death. - Bulletin 2015-4 Apr 30, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Warranty bulletin 2015-4 The knock sensor harness may melt if routed too close of the exhaust manifold heat shield. A melted harness would lead to a limp home mode. - Belt Vibration Apr 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BRP has surveyed a few clients and has received the comment of vibration felt at certain speeds and RPM. It was determined that the belt was the culprite of the vibration. BRP wants to gather new information of this complaint for this year so information is… - 123018 Dec 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TECHNICAL SERVICE TIP (TST): THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR PROTECTIVE BOOT MAY CRACK OR DEGRADE OVER TIME. INFORMATION ON STEPS TO FOLLOW TO REPLACE THE BOOT WITH A MORE RESISTANT PART. - 109799 Mar 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
THE ROUTING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS MAY BE INCORRECT WHICH MAY PINCH THE HARNESS AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TCM OR SHIFTING ISSUES. THE SOLUTION IS TO INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS FOR PROPER ROUTING AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY… - 2016-3 Jun 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POSTING ABOUT NEW BULLETIN 2016-3 -SOME THROTTLE GRIPS ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE TIGHTER MATERIALS TOLERANCES THAT MAY INCREASE RETURN TIME TO ORIGINAL POSITION - 108572 Oct 2, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PRODUCT REFERENCE ARTICLE - CONDITIONS, CAUSES AND CURES DESCRIBED ARE FOR INDIVIDUAL CASES AND DO NOT IMPLY ALL MY UNITS ARE AFFECTED NOR PARTS BE REPLACED WITHOUT PROPER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.