Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 CAN-AM Ryker, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Steering17
- Wheels14
- Service brakes10
- Electrical system7
- Vehicle speed control5
- Suspension4
- Unknown or other3
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Engine2
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 12 2019 Ryker vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 11 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
In New Zealand
52 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 CAN-AM Ryker.
| 2023674 15 Dec 2023 | Fuel System Issue: This recall is for fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at BRP dealerships as a replacement part for 2019 to 2024 models. This recall affec… |
| 2022605 21 Oct 2022 | Electrical Issue: On certain vehicles, the wire harnesses for the lights may be loose in the front fenders. As a result, a wire harness could rub on a tire and cause a sh… |
| 2020487 16 Oct 2020 | Wheels Issue: On certain vehicles, the wheel nuts could crack resulting in a reduced clamping force. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2020-1 (Transport … |
| 2019478 27 Sept 2019 | Wheels This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-487. Issue: On certain vehicles, the wheel nuts could crack resulting in a reduced clamping fo… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The wheel nuts may crack, causing the wheels to loosen.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What CAN-AM told its dealers about the 2019 CAN-AM Ryker: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11003267 | RYKER YAW Rate - SAS Sensor Faults These 3 faults (C0063 and/or C0051 and *C006C) can be triggered if the front suspension has excessive play or the front wheel alignment is out of specification |
| 10254110 | Rykers 900 engines that may have the incorrect camshaft timing. Ryker Equipped with the 900 engine may start well when cold but then can have a rough idle or even dies at idle when the engine is warmed up. |
| 10229607 | Yaw rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components. |
| 10226796 | This bulletin is the detailed repair procedure if the position light and flasher electrical harness in the front fenders have rubbed on the tires wearing the insulating sheath. |
| 10226794 | This TST includes solution for the noise that can be heard or felt under deceleration at high speed. |
| 10213476 | Message and alert to all dealer RYKER mandatory certification form The front wheel installation is a critical operation and must be performed as explained in the PDI bulletin. |
| 10194662 | Fuel Pump can be noisy especially when low fuel levels and warm temperatures. |
| 10194474 | Handlebar may have a play in rotation due to unequal clamping surface Brake oil reservoir diaphragm may be incorrectly installed |
| 10194473 | Warranty Bulletin no 2019-6 Speed Sensor Wiring Harness-Corrugated Tube Installation- Unregistered Vehicles Only. The front speed sensor wiring harness could get pinched during the front fender installation |
| 10191570 | Repair Procedure Revision- Brake Light Switch Adjustment Vehicle may indicate brake light switch failure, rear brake light stays ON or flashes intermittently. |
| 10183375 | We have some report that some 602 and 903 engines have been produced with the wrong camshaft. This document will help you to identify the correct one. If the wrong camshaft is installed the unit can have the following symptoms poor, idle, engine performance, O2 fault, engine misfire. |
| 10181959 | Safety Campaign Revision- Wheel nut may crack. One or more wheel nuts may crack resulting in a reduced clamping force. New VINs added in the warranty campaign and new steps in the procedure. |
| 10181946 | YAW rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components. |
| 10177427 | Ryker's fuel pump noisy when low fuel level and warm temperature |
| 10177426 | Revision of TST 137790 sent on June 2020. Ryker Fuel Pump modification Part to install to reduce fuel pump noise |
| 10176806 | Part to install to reduce fuel pump noise |
| 10176805 | Vehicle may indicate brake light switch failure. One of the probable cause is the adjustment of the brake light switch/low pressure switch. |
| 10170877 | Possible contact between the exhaust pipe and frame. Here are some ways to increase the distance between the exhaust pipe and the frame. The minimal distance between the exhaust pipe and the frame should be 5mm. Symptoms Excessive engine vibration felt, exhaust manifold bolts loose, engine rattle noise. |
| 10170875 | This technical service tips is to show how to fix some leaks coming from the coolant cap area. |
| 10166934 | One or more wheel nuts may crack resulting in a reduced clamping force. This could eventually affect the integrity of the wheel assembly and the vehicle's behavior. This may increase the risk of a crash. |
| 10164029 | Warranty bulletin no: 2019-9 219400843 - Foldable Passenger Backrest - Pivot Attachment Missing Bolts |
| 10160167 | Service Bulletin no 2019-3 On-Road Ryker- Importance of Wheel Installation Procedures |
| 10159180 | Warranty Bulletin no 2019-2 Revision 1 Oil Missing in the Gearbox |
| 10154432 | Warranty Bulletin no 2019-2 Oil Missing in the Gearbox |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)