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2023 Can-Am Ryker

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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.
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+1 complaint in 30 days
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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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Can-Am Ryker, most frequently naming the steering, suspension and electrical categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 7 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

  • Steering330.0%
  • Suspension330.0%
  • Electrical110.0%
  • Fuel system110.0%
  • Other / unspecified110.0%
  • Tires & wheels110.0%

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

3 campaigns cover this model year

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
23V175000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Mar 17, 2023
34,457 units potentially affected
The defect: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
The risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.
Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.Manufacturer number 2023-6View 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

Recent owner complaints

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

SuspensionTires & wheels
Filed Jul 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the tires needed to be replaced and balanced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 0.8.

NHTSA ID
11750780
Incident
Jun 5, 2026
Other / unspecifiedSteeringSuspension
Filed May 2, 2025

Common problem amongst Can Am Ryker riders. When making a sweeping left turn between 20-40 mph, the right front wheel will brake/accelerate on it's own and the bike will jerk. It also causes the right wheel to wobble forcing me to accelerate or decelerate to retain control of the bike. I quick google search produced hundreds of other riders experiencing the same issue and that BRP/Can Am does not have a permanent fix for this issue. I love riding my Ryker, but have avoided it for anything more than a couple mile ride to the store for fear of losing control or being rear ended when it decelerates on it's own. Please investigate.

NHTSA ID
11658338
Incident
May 1, 2025
ElectricalSuspension
Filed Jun 11, 2024

yaw sensor, codes C0063, C006C, rear end feels like it's trying to break free from the road.

NHTSA ID
11593610
Incident
Jun 1, 2024
Fuel system
Filed May 7, 2024

BRP has launched a recall campaign (23V855) for the fuel pump on ALL YEARS of Can-Am Ryker spanning from 2019-2024 but somehow my 2023 3JB2HEH43PJ000138 ryker is not included in the affected population. I've seen too many instances of the ryker being stranded on the side of the road that I am beginning to get worried that I might get stranded as well. My Ryker is an early 2023MY production(september 2022) so I have reasons to believe that my unit should have been included in the affected population. Can you please add my vehicle to the affected population for this campaign?

NHTSA ID
11587361
Incident
May 7, 2024
Steering
Filed Oct 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Can Am Ryker. The contact stated that while making a sharp turn to the left or the right, the front end of the vehicle locked up without warning. The contact also stated that the failure usually occurred while driving above 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the yaw sensor had caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

NHTSA ID
11551396
Incident
Sep 17, 2023
Mileage
1,000 mi
Steering
Filed Oct 23, 2023

When making left turns the computer causes the left turn to become unsafe, a feeling in the steering line a flat tire, or otherwise causing over steering and can result in accidents due to the faulty computer system. Issue appears to effect many Can Am Rykers, it is a known defect per the dealers, and even through 4 years of production Can Am has failed to resolve this known issue. There is no solution or work around, except to put up with it. The vehicle stabilize computer system caused intermittent "limp mode" problems after or during the left turn also

NHTSA ID
11551380
Incident
Aug 19, 2023

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.

Quality Bulletin 2024-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES; STEERING; WHEELS

Ryker Vehicle Stability System (VSS) Issues Variation in the front wheel alignment process on the production line can have an influence on the Vehicle Stability System (VSS) activation.

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 142164

PARKING BRAKE

The tightening torque of the Bowden cable (parking brake) nut may not be adequate.

Warranty Bulletin 2023-7

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The D.E.S.S. system was not activated from factory on the MY23 Ryker vehicles.

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.

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—
2023Viewing630—
2022334053.7
2021352038.4
2020164046.2
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.