2019 Can-Am Ryker recalls and problems

The 2019 Can-Am Ryker has 3 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2019 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 7 Ryker model years — the most of any year.

3recalls

39complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

1,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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3 recalls

Fuel System

Dec 15, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V855000 · 10,969 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Oct 22, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V799000 · 46,119 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Wheels

Sep 27, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V683000 · 11,378 vehicles

Problem: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The wheel nuts may crack, causing the wheels to loosen.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering17

Wheels14

Service Brakes10

Electrical System7

Vehicle Speed Control5

Suspension4

Unknown or other3

Engine2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2019 vs. other Can-Am Ryker years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Can-Am Ryker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Can-Am Ryker, the latest from Dec 15, 2023 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Can-Am Ryker?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (17), wheels (14), service brakes (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.