Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Can-am Spyder F3 peaked in 2023, with 1 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
2021 Can-am Spyder F3
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Sep 27, 2023 to Sep 27, 2023.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2021 motorcycle
Severity index0.02021 motorcycles average 5.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2021 Can-am Spyder F3 name visibility and wipers
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
No recall campaign lists the 2021 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.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 27, 2023Failure Sep 26, 2023Berlin, PAVisibility/wiper
The location of the mirrors causes your rear view to be blocked by the handlebars. I'm 6' 4" and with the handlebars properly adjusted I can't see behind me without changing my body position to be able to see the mirrors clearly.
NHTSA complaint 11546789
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
17 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 145277 Mar 21, 2026 · Other
Under some circonstances it is possible to hear a chirping noise coming from the right side of the engine The noise was identified as worn friction washers on the alternator shaft - TST 144649 Oct 2, 2025 · Other
Spyder seat and top case shock retrofit There is complaints that the seat and top case shocks are too weak A new seat and top case shock absorber we're introduced for MY2025, however claims keep coming in and the wrong replacement part is used - 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. - Buletin 2022-4 May 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On MY21 (built after 2021-01-01) and someMY22 Spyder RT and F3 units engine may not start due to low compression which can be caused by carbon deposits in combustion chambers. - TST 139334 Rev Nov 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revision of TST 139334: We have some reports of Spyder F3 and RT MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression. - TST 139334 Rev Oct 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revision of TST 139334 1330 Engine with low compression. We have some reports of Spyder RT and F3 MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression. This note was added to the TST : Normal compression should be higher than 175 PSI onm … - TST 139334 Sep 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
We have some reports of Spyder RT and F3 MY21 (built after January 2021) with no start due to low compression - F3-123018 Jan 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Oil pressure switch switch connector boot cracking. - TST 138823 Jun 28, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Possible inverted wires at the vehicle accessory port. Functionality issue with GPS support kit and the LED floorboard lights kit - TST 138808 Jun 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some top cases lock striker might not have adjusted properly and can be open even if locked. - Revision 2020-7 Apr 14, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Revision of the bulletin 2020-7. First version was sent in December 2020. Accessory Port Power Supply Issue Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector. Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cau… - 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. - Bulletin 2020-7 Dec 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
GPS Not Charging - Possible Inverted Wires at Vehicle Connector Vehicles equipped with GPS kit may experience inner battery charging issues. One of the probable cause is inverted wires at vehicle connector.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.