2020 Can-am Ryker
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 16 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 6 Ryker model years with reports.
Of the 2020 reports, 1 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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
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
WheelsOct 14, 2020
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.
Improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 20V632000 on NHTSA.gov
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
16 reports, newest first.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 15, 2025
Can Am is shutting down while operating on highway. Defective fuel pump Shut down multiple times and at times loss of power
Suspension, Wheels, Aug 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated that while making left turns at approximately 25 MPH, the rear wheel vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Aug 24, 2023
While riding the 2020 Can Am Ryker Rally, going into left turns the Ryker will stutter and shake the right front and rear wheel. Feels as tho it is applying the ABS. This only happens on left turns. No issue (yet) doing right turns. Noticed it not long after i purchased the bike back in 2021.
Steering, Service brakes, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 22, 2023
The bike seems to get shaky or even start to skid while taking turns which causes the bike to pull either towards on coming traffic or guardrails. Somebody is either going to get seriously hurt or possibly die as result of poor design. My bike currently does this when it wants to I have no warning lights on. Please get involved and get this fixed, you'd possibly be saving a life.
Wheels, May 19, 2023
I was driving on the interstate at 65 mph. I felt a bump and realized my right front wheel had fallen off and I was riding on the rotor. I applied brake lightly to come to a stop and noticed the only thing holding the rotor on was the brake pads. If I had not applied the brakes, the rotor would have fallen off, the axle would have dug into the pavement and possibly flipped the bike. I was not able to locate the wheel. The bike is at a dealership and have received a quote for repair. My insurance adjuster will look at it in a couple days. I noticed no warning signs, no shaking of the handle bars, no message from the bike prior to the incident.
Steering, Nov 8, 2022
When making a left hand turn or a right turn at 40-45 mph it starts shaking ,I have to slow down then it stops shaking ,this could be an accident waiting to happen,,,the vehicle is a 2020 can am Ryker 600 ace
Steering, Nov 8, 2022
While driving at speeds around or above 20 mph when turning left the ABS or braking system begins activating causing a very serious hazard. This does not happen at any speeds when turning right. This has been reported by numerous Ryker owners. I have brought it into the shop and they are not able to locate or resolve the issue. This is an extremely dangerous situation as the biker will lose control at high speeds and potential force the driver off road or into another lane. This happens all the time and is constantly happening.
Steering, Electrical system, Sep 8, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column fractured and the handlebars detached, causing the motorcycle to fail to shift gears. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, May 15, 2022
VSS Limp Mode stuck on. Will not reset. Dealer has the bike, does not know what is wrong. They have called the manufacturer
Steering, Service brakes, Apr 30, 2022
When turning left at roadway speeds whether it a slight or stronger turn, the right front brake grabs add though the abs is kicking on. This makes it sometimes hard to steer and make the corner. We had the dealership check the issue and we were told there is nothing wrong. There is most certainly something wrong
Steering, Feb 19, 2022
2020 Ryker 600 has wobble on left hand turns. Has been in for service 9 times (currently in at this time). Concern is I am going to loose control and end up in a ditch, off the side of a mountain or hitting another vehicle. Before wobble started bike would throw VSS codes.
Steering, Service brakes, Sep 11, 2021
While riding the bike with my 9 year old son as a passenger we came up on a slow vehicle. Attempted to pass in a passing lane to the left side of the slow car, we were traveling about 50 mph. The both lanes were flat and straight with no rough pavement. I got into the left land and throttled to accelerate. Once slightly ahead of the car I started to turn to the right to complete the overtake and upon pulling the handlebars to initiate the turn it stated hard braking both front wheels like the abs kicked in. I released throttle and kept straight and now the car is beside us again. Throttled into a little to attempt to pass again and the same thing happened again. When attempted to turn right it started locking both front brakes up. This time I noticed vss flashing on dash. I throttled hard this time as the car was now beside us and held on for dear life and once moving straight and not turning it quit the braking / shaking. We pulled off up the road and gathered our thoughts and even the slow car stopped to check on us and thought our wheel was falling off. Only happened those 2 times and thes rest of day was fine. Truly a dangerous situation and if it had been my wife on my bike instead of my 60lb son, i don't think I could've overpowered the jerking of the handlebars and I think we would've wrecked.
Wheels, Jul 26, 2021
The dealership refuses to perform the safety recall because I did not purchase the vehicle from them
Wheels, Dec 14, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CAN-AM RYKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE LUG NUT HOLDING THE WHEEL WAS BARELY TIGHTENED AND COULD BE LOOSENED BY HAND. DESPITE THE NUT BEING TIGHTENED AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE, THE FAILURE PERSISTED SHORTLY AFTER. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO HIS RESIDENCE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 350.
Wheels, Sep 12, 2020, crash
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL (TIRE AND HUB) CAME OFF AT ABOUT 50MPH. THEN STRUCK ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE RIDER
Structure, Feb 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CAN-AM RYKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TAMPA BAY POWER SPORTS DEALER, LOCATED AT 13521 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33613, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT HAVE STRUCK AN OBJECT THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 750.