The 2023 Can-Am Ryker has 3 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.
Pictured: a 2024 model; the 2023 may differ in details. Photo: 2024 Can-Am Ryker by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2023 compares
Low
Fewest complaintsMost complaints
Low complaint count among 7 Ryker model years — 5th most.
3recalls
8complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
1,000median 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.
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.
Exterior Lighting
Mar 17, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V175000 · 34,457 vehicles
Problem: Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Spyder RT and 2022-2023 Ryker motorcycles. The brake lights may stay illuminated even if the brake pedal is not pressed. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and associated Equipment."
Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy & notes
Depending on the model, dealers will replace the brake light switch, adjust the brake light switch, and/or add a spring to the brake light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact BRP Customer Service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2023-6.
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.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.
Complaints by year filed
2023 vs. other Can-Am Ryker years
Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.
Questions
Does the 2023 Can-Am Ryker have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2023 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 2023 Can-Am Ryker?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (3), suspension (3), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.
Recalls by Model
