2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Equipment (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices 2023-12-17 · campaign 23V856000 · 1,149 vehicles
Defect: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (Bombardier) is recalling certain 2023 Can-Am F3 and F3-S motorcycles. The rearview mirror lens may dislodge from the housing.
Risk: A detached rearview mirror lens can decrease rear visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new mirror assemblies, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 25, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed January 22, 2024. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. Bombardier's number for this recall is Bulletin 2023-9. This recall is an expansion of Recall 23V-053.
Service bulletins (6)
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
Suspension 2025-10-02 · TST 144649 · 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
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-03-15 · Bulletin 2023-5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty bulletin: insufficient torque on the parking brake cable nut the parking brake cable retaining nut may not have been properly tightened to specification.
What owners report
2026-05-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“on april 8, 2026, while riding on a busy 8 lane (4 each direction) interstate during evening rush hour, i experienced immediate loss of propulsion when i attempted to engage the throttle. there was absolutely no power, just a grinding noise. i immediately put on my hazard lights and began working my way over toward the right berm. the exit was with…”
2024-04-11 · Equipment“the contact owns a biltwell bonanza helmet. the contact stated that while driving a 2023 can-am spyder f3 at 60 mph in windy weather, the helmet visor unexpectedly detached. the contact emailed the helmet retailer to make them aware of the failure. the helmet was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage …”
2024-01-21 · Vehicle Speed Control“vss fault hill hold control not working loud knock from shifting gear warranty company refused to provide towing , vehicle is under warranty till 2027. escalated complaint unaddressed. not notified of recall since december 2023. purchased october 2023. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.