2020 Can-Am Ryker recalls and problems

The 2020 Can-Am Ryker has 4 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

Pictured: a 2019 model; the 2020 may differ in details. Photo: 2019 Can-Am Ryker by Tjhiggin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2020 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 7 Ryker model years — 4th most.

4recalls

16complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

750median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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4 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

Oct 14, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V632000 · 6,958 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

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

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

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

Complaints by year filed

2020 vs. other Can-Am Ryker years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Can-Am Ryker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the 2020 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 2020 Can-Am Ryker?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (8), wheels (5), service brakes (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.