2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3: common problems
Owners of the 2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3 filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 75% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 25% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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, [ZIP], [phone]).
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Spyder F3 has 3 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 CAN-AM Spyder F3?
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 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.