AI Damage2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3-S: common problems
Owners of the 2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3-S filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and forward collision avoidance. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Forward collision avoidance 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Over 6 months ago the front sprocket on my 2015 can-am Spyder went completely out all of a sudden. At the time I was going up a small hill near my house. The sprocket went out as I was going up the hill and around a corner. I lost control of the Spyder. It went off the road.
The contact 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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Spyder F3-S has 2 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3-S?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, forward collision avoidance, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3-S?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3-S from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2015 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.