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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
Confirm 4 recalls before you buy.

Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.

Recalls

4 total · 4 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Fuel system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 23V855000 · Dec 2023

A fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Electrical system recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 22V799000 · Oct 2022

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20V632000 · Oct 2020

Improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Safety recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 19V683000 · Sep 2019

Loose wheels may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheel nuts, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2019. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Owner complaints by system

16 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
2

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 1sudden stalling 1
A recent report: Can Am is shutting down while operating on highway. Defective fuel pump Shut down multiple times and at times loss of power

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11654860 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
4

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 3loss of steering 1
A recent report: 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…
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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.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11540618 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
9

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of steering 3
A recent report: 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…
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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.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11606610 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: The dealership refuses to perform the safety recall because I did not purchase the vehicle from them

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11426526 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 16 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2020 and 2025, roughly 3 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2020 has 16 complaints on file, fewer than the 2019 (39) and fewer than the 2021 (35). Of the 4 model years of the Can-Am Ryker we cover, the 2019 has the most (39). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.