2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:manual Transmission:internal:shaft:output 2024-09-30 · campaign 24V728000 · 8,721 vehicles
Defect: 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 2022-05-18 · campaign 22V352000 · 30,389 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (22)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-03-21 · 145277 · 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
Power Train 2025-03-02 · TST 143615 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the front sprocket might be stuck on the mainshaft upon disassembly
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-26 · TST 134170 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine oil level reading issue impossible to read the oil level on the dipstick.
Power Train 2024-03-18 · TST 140875 Rev · 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 the gearbox won't shift.
Power Train 2023-01-23 · TST 140875 · 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 shift.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-12-06 · TST 140654 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
missing or damaged scavenge pump components could lead to poor engine performance on 1330 engines.
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-04-11 · Electrical System“it would not downshift or go into reverse. i have to replace the lh multifunction switch.…”
2024-01-22 · Power Train“front sprocket recall. original defective sprocket failed at 20,000 miles. the recall replacement sprocket designed to fix the problem failed at 12,000 miles. brp canam refused to replace failed recall replacement sprocket under that recall and will not provide extended warranty for future pocket failures.…”
2023-03-14 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2019 can-am spyder f3. the contact stated received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v352000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that he had called two dealers who stated that parts were not yet available. the vehicle was taken to daytona fun machines honda serv…”
2022-10-01 · Power Train“recall issues for the following vehicle [xxx] 2019 can am spyder f3 have contacted vehicle manufacturer and dealership for an estimate on the repair of this vehicle. manufacturer and dealership do not have components for this recall and offer no solutions to correct this situation. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act …”
2022-06-30 · Power Train“front belt sprocket internal gears were ground away. it didn't allow the engine sprocket to turn the pulley that drives the belt powering the rear tire. resulted in a loss of propulsion while traveling at 55 mph making riding to a safe location difficult, had to coast off the roadway. the attached photo is after the sprocket was removed from the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.