2021 Can-Am Ryker recalls and problems

The 2021 Can-Am Ryker has 2 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

How the 2021 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 7 Ryker model years — 2nd most.

2recalls
35complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
3,000median 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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2 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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering13
Electrical System10
Service Brakes10
Suspension8
Unknown or other6
Fuel System5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Engine4
Wheels4
Exterior Lighting2

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

Complaints by year filed

2021: 4 complaints20212022: 15 complaints2022152023: 13 complaints20232024: 3 complaints20243

2021 vs. other Can-Am Ryker years

2019: 39 complaints2019392020: 16 complaints20202021: 35 complaints20212022: 34 complaints20222023: 8 complaints20232025: 2 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Can-Am Ryker have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2021 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 2021 Can-Am Ryker?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (13), electrical system (10), service brakes (10). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.