2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2023 Can-Am Spyder. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Can-Am dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2023 Can-Am Spyder. Check your Spyder by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Can-Am Spyder. Can-Am has issued at least 6 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Read Can-Am Spyder owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Can-Am Spyder. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11740587
“BRP redesigned the alternator drive shaft starting with the 2023 model year. The alternator drive has a friction drive device built into the shaft. The shaft is making a squealing noise under normal operation.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11680284
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11582439
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11566787
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2023 Can-Am Spyder is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Can-Am dealer.