Can-Am Ryker years to avoid (and the best years)

123 NHTSA owner complaints and 6 recalls across 4 model years, 2019 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

123complaints
6recalls
6reported crashes
0reported fires
4reported injuries

Which Can-Am Ryker years should you avoid?

No Can-Am Ryker model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Can-Am Ryker year has 34 complaints on file.

What are the best Can-Am Ryker years?

The Can-Am Ryker years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2020 (16), 2022 (33) and 2021 (35). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	vs typical year	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2022	33	1.0×	4	4	2	Few red flags	Steering
2021	35	1.0×	2	0	0	Few red flags	Steering
2020	16	0.5×	4	1	1	Few red flags	Steering
2019	39	1.1×	3	1	1	Few red flags	Steering

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 84 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Steering, suspension & tires35 (42%)
Engine & powertrain20 (24%)
Brakes18 (21%)
Electrical & infotainment7 (8%)
Other systems3 (4%)

Recalls (6)

Fuel system · 23V855000 · Dec 2023 · model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
A fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 23V175000 · Mar 2023 · model year 2022
Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 22V799000 · Oct 2022 · model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Steering · 22V503000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2022
A broken handlebar stem bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 20V632000 · Oct 2020 · model year 2020
Improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V683000 · Sep 2019 · model years 2019, 2020
Loose wheels may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.