2019 Can-am Ryker

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Steering is the leading concern among 39 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 6 Ryker model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 39

Of the 2019 reports, 1 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.

Primary concernSteering17 reports · 44% of complaints
Owner complaints39Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship3 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering17
  2. Wheels14
  3. Service brakes10
  4. Electrical system7
  5. Vehicle speed control5
  6. Suspension4
  7. Other or unspecified3
  8. Engine2

Recalls and investigations

  1. Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpDec 15, 2023

    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.

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

    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.

    Campaign 23V855000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Electrical system, wiringOct 22, 2022

    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.

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

    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.

    Campaign 22V799000 on NHTSA.gov

  3. Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsSep 27, 2019

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

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

    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.

    Campaign 19V683000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: electrical system

7 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Electrical system, Oct 23, 2023

    The contact owns a 2019 Can Am Ryker. The contact stated that while making sharp left turns at moderate speeds, the vehicle independently slow downed without warning. The contact stated that the handlebars and the rear tire would vibrate during the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the cause of the failure to a defective turn sensor. The contact had taken the vehicle to two dealers for inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,200.

  2. Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Sep 25, 2023

    The Stability Control System engages on low speed left turns when it is not required. It does not engage on right turns at similar speed and sharpness of corner. Power is cut to the rear wheel and the right brake engages, causing a "wobble", unsteady, and jumping sensation. This creates unease and the sense of losing control. I've been told this is a common problem that the YAW sensor and sas system is faulting. please get this fixed as it is dangerous.

  3. Suspension, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Mar 4, 2023

    When making a left hand turn, at any speed over 35mph, the rear of the bike wobbles, and the front tires, at least one if not both begin to automatically brake. I’ve looked into it, it appears to be related to a SAS/VSS issue with the suspension and stability having too much play. I’ve researched and found that so many people reported it to NHTSA that you have an article, 137209. They will not fix this issue under recall because they claim it’s not an issue being reported enough. I can’t afford to have this issue that came from factory fixed because they don’t want to fix their issue. This is a major concern, at highway speed on an overpass I experience this issue daily and I’m afraid it’s going to cause an accident, because when it occurs the bike automatically slows 10-15 mph without me hitting the brakes, and I am worried I’m going to get hit by someone because of a defect in their product.

  4. Steering, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance, Mar 4, 2023

    When making a left hand turn, at any speed over 35mph, the rear of the bike wobbles, and the front tires, at least one if not both begin to automatically brake. I’ve looked into it, it appears to be related to a SAS/VSS issue with the suspension and stability having too much play. I’ve researched and found that so many people reported it to NHTSA that you have an article, 137209. They will not fix this issue under recall because they claim it’s not an issue being reported enough. I can’t afford to have this issue that came from factory fixed because they don’t want to fix their issue. This is a major concern, at highway speed on an overpass I experience this issue daily and I’m afraid it’s going to cause an accident, because when it occurs the bike automatically slows 10-15 mph without me hitting the brakes, and I am worried I’m going to get hit by someone because of a defect in their product.

  5. Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, May 15, 2022

    Ryker went into limp mode

  6. Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Apr 19, 2022

    When going on left turns feel like it jerks or like the abs is kicking in and I'm not sliding. When this happens it pushes me to the outside of the curve. Has done it since day one of owning it. Bought brand new. Hundreds of people on social media are have the same problem and the refuse to fix it.

  7. Steering, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Sep 16, 2021, crash

    VSS code is triggered with three codes making the Ryker go into limp mode. It started happening when I was going around turns (left) then eventually it locked me out of full performance. YAW/SAS C0063 and/or C0052 and *C006C) I hit a guard rail as it jolted me. Turns out there are many that have had the same problem when noted threw BRP dealers. So this is a known problem with the pitman steering arm bushings. Mine is most defiantly loose.