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.

Complaints by model year
  1. 16

Of the 2020 reports, 1 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.

Primary concernSteering8 reports · 50% of complaints
Owner complaints16Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship4 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Steering8
  2. Service brakes5
  3. Wheels5
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Fuel/propulsion system1
  6. Hydraulic1
  7. Structure1
  8. Suspension1

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. 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

  4. 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: fuel/propulsion system

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. 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