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2020 Can-Am Ryker

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
16
Latest Apr 15, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Dec 15, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 16 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Can-Am Ryker, most frequently naming the steering, other / unspecified and brakes categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 18 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Steering836.4%
  • Other / unspecified522.7%
  • Brakes418.2%
  • Fuel system14.5%
  • Body & structure14.5%
  • Suspension14.5%
  • Driver assistance14.5%
  • Electrical14.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V855000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Dec 15, 2023
10,969 units potentially affected
The defect: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (Bombardier) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The impeller may swell, causing the high-pressure fuel pump to fail.
The risk: A fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2024. Owners may contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222. Bombardier's number for this recall is Bulletin 2023-10.
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.Manufacturer number Bulletin 2023-10View on NHTSA.gov
22V799000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Oct 22, 2022
46,119 units potentially affected
The defect: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The position light and flasher electrical harnesses in the front fenders may loosen and rub on the tire, leading to a short circuit and resulting in an engine stall while driving.
The risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will secure the two harnesses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.Manufacturer number TBDView on NHTSA.gov
20V632000

WHEELS; WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Oct 14, 2020
6,958 units potentially affected
The defect: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Bombardier) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The front wheels may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in their separation from the motorcycle.
The risk: Improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Bombardier will notify owners, and dealers will check the tightness of the front wheel and reinstall the red locking clip. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 16
Fuel system
Filed Apr 15, 2025

Can Am is shutting down while operating on highway. Defective fuel pump Shut down multiple times and at times loss of power

NHTSA ID
11654860
Incident
Apr 14, 2025
Other / unspecifiedSuspension
Filed Aug 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated that while making left turns at approximately 25 MPH, the rear wheel vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

NHTSA ID
11606610
Incident
Jun 1, 2024
BrakesSteering
Filed Aug 24, 2023

While riding the 2020 Can Am Ryker Rally, going into left turns the Ryker will stutter and shake the right front and rear wheel. Feels as tho it is applying the ABS. This only happens on left turns. No issue (yet) doing right turns. Noticed it not long after i purchased the bike back in 2021.

NHTSA ID
11540618
Incident
Jun 1, 2022
BrakesSteering
Filed Jun 22, 2023

The bike seems to get shaky or even start to skid while taking turns which causes the bike to pull either towards on coming traffic or guardrails. Somebody is either going to get seriously hurt or possibly die as result of poor design. My bike currently does this when it wants to I have no warning lights on. Please get involved and get this fixed, you'd possibly be saving a life.

NHTSA ID
11528375
Incident
Jun 21, 2023
Other / unspecified
Filed May 19, 2023

I was driving on the interstate at 65 mph. I felt a bump and realized my right front wheel had fallen off and I was riding on the rotor. I applied brake lightly to come to a stop and noticed the only thing holding the rotor on was the brake pads. If I had not applied the brakes, the rotor would have fallen off, the axle would have dug into the pavement and possibly flipped the bike. I was not able to locate the wheel. The bike is at a dealership and have received a quote for repair. My insurance adjuster will look at it in a couple days. I noticed no warning signs, no shaking of the handle bars, no message from the bike prior to the incident.

NHTSA ID
11522833
Incident
May 7, 2023
Steering
Filed Nov 8, 2022

When making a left hand turn or a right turn at 40-45 mph it starts shaking ,I have to slow down then it stops shaking ,this could be an accident waiting to happen,,,the vehicle is a 2020 can am Ryker 600 ace

NHTSA ID
11492701
Incident
Jun 1, 2022
Steering
Filed Nov 8, 2022

While driving at speeds around or above 20 mph when turning left the ABS or braking system begins activating causing a very serious hazard. This does not happen at any speeds when turning right. This has been reported by numerous Ryker owners. I have brought it into the shop and they are not able to locate or resolve the issue. This is an extremely dangerous situation as the biker will lose control at high speeds and potential force the driver off road or into another lane. This happens all the time and is constantly happening.

NHTSA ID
11492699
Incident
Jun 1, 2022
ElectricalSteering
Filed Sep 8, 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column fractured and the handlebars detached, causing the motorcycle to fail to shift gears. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11483498
Incident
Sep 8, 2022

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TST 144096

Upon installation of the 2-UP passenger seat, difficulty to install might result in the breakage of the latch.

TST 137209

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION

RYKER YAW Rate - SAS Sensor Faults These 3 faults (C0063 and/or C0051 and *C006C) can be triggered if the front suspension has excessive play or the front wheel alignment is out of specification

TST 136437

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Rykers 900 engines that may have the incorrect camshaft timing. Ryker Equipped with the 900 engine may start well when cold but then can have a rough idle or even dies at idle when the engine is warmed up.

TST 137209

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); SERVICE BRAKES; SUSPENSION

Yaw rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components.

TST 140638

EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

This TST includes solution for the noise that can be heard or felt under deceleration at high speed.

Bulletin 2023-2

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin is the detailed repair procedure if the position light and flasher electrical harness in the front fenders have rubbed on the tires wearing the insulating sheath.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Can-Am Ryker by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025100—
2024000—
2023630—
2022334053.7
2021352038.4
2020Viewing164046.2
2019393042.7

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.