The 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,149 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
VISIBILITY23V8560002023-12-171,149 affected
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.
Consequence
A detached rearview mirror lens can decrease rear visibility for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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