2022 Can-am Ryker
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 33 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 6 Ryker model years with reports.
Of the 2022 reports, 4 involved a crash. 2 people were 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
Exterior lighting, brake lightsMar 17, 2023
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."
Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 23V175000 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
Steering, steering wheel/handle barDo not drive until repairedJul 13, 2022
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2022 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The handlebar stem bolt may break unexpectedly due to insufficient thread length.
A broken handlebar stem bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the remedy is complete. Dealers will clean the threads of the steering column and install a new steering stem bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2022-16.
Campaign 22V503000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
33 reports, newest first.
Steering, Sep 12, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Cam-Am Ryker. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V503000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Service brakes, Sep 6, 2022, crash
Hello On Saturday August 27th 2022 I was driving west on Route 30 in Mattson IL, when I observe smoke coming from the front of my bike. After driving pass a traffic light, I pull over to the right the road and tried to stop my bike applied the brakes and the paddle went straight to the floor. The bike would not stop and I hit the curb. Thankfully I was not injured doing this incident. I’ m report this possible deadly incident because after speaking with some Master Mechanics whom diagnose the problem as the brake line completely dethatched from the compression fitting secured to brake assembly. They indicated to me the brake line dethatched from a new 2022 bike with low miles is highly unusual and most likely a manufactured defect. Thank you. Greg Shade (708) 370-1423
Steering, Aug 29, 2022, crash
The contact owns a 2022 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and making a right turn, the steering failed and the tricycle would not turn to cause the tricycle to crash into a parked vehicle. During the crash, the rider was thrown forward over the handlebars slamming into a concrete pillar. The contact sustained a fractured finger, and injured back and right leg. No medical treatment was performed. No police report was taken. The tricycle was destroyed a towed back to the dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V503000 (Steering). The failure mileage was 15.
Steering, Exterior lighting, Structure, Jul 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 CAN-AM Ryker. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in a severe thunderstorm, he attempted to engage the turn signals to notify other drivers that he was switching lanes however, he discovered that the motorcycle had no turn signals. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that the Year, Make, and Model of the motorcycle manufactured to be sold in the USA were designed without turn signals. The contact also stated that the exhaust of the motorcycle burnt his legs since there was no heat guard installed on the motorcycle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the motorcycle was not designed to be driven for long distances. The contact stated there were no screws between the wheels and the vendor. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, he had to reduce his speed to approximately 20 MPH, to prevent the motorcycle from losing traction control. Additionally, the glove box would become extremely hot while riding presenting a concern that important documents inside might become damaged by the heat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair however, the motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,400.
Steering, Jul 20, 2022
During a turn the handlebars became loose during steering. While steering the handlebars twisted counter clockwise (this was a left hand turn) approximately 30 degrees. After pulling them back into place, they were still approximately 3 degrees off center. This happened before the bike had even 200 miles on it. My safety was put at risk by not having full steering capabilities. I took the vehicle to the dealer, and they realigned and tightened the bolt down. There were no warning lamps, or indicators of any electrical or mechanical nature to indicate a bolt was loose.
Steering, Other or unspecified, Jul 8, 2022
VSS FAULT WITH LIMP HOME MODE CAME ON WHEN ATTEMPTING TO GET ON A HIGHWAY WITH SPEEDS GREATER THAN 55 MPH, THIS WAS THE FIRST ATTEMPT. BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SPENT A COUPLE DAYS FIGURING IT IN THE SERVICE DEPT. THEY SAID BAD YAW SENSOR. SO A DAY LATER GETTING ONTO A ROAD WITH SPEEDS OF 50MPH IT KICKS INTO LIMP HOME MODE AND VSS FAULT. THEN 3RD TIME JUST LEFT THE SHOP WAS 3 MILES AWAY IT DID IT AGAIN. THANK GOD NOT ON A HIGHWAY. BUT GETTING OUT ON TO A ROAD FROM A STOP AND IT CUTS OUT AND INTO LIMP HOME MODE AND VSS FAULT. ALL THE CODES ARE THE SAME. C006C C0063. 3 TIMES I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS NEW CAN-AM RYKER HAS ISSUES. AND IT CONTINUES. BRP IS NOT HELPING THEIR DEALERS AND DEALER TECHNICIANS TO FIX THESE PROBLEMS. MY DEALER WHO SOLD ME MY BRAND NEW 2022 CAN AM RYKER 600 ACE, HAVE GONE ABOVE AND BEYOND, THEY HAVE GIVEN ME A LOANER VEHICLE TO USE. BUT BRP IS NOT HELPING THEM RESOLVE THE ISSUES. THESE UNITS ARE GETTING DANGEROUS.
Parking brake, Jul 8, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Can-Am Ryker motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the parking brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,300.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2022
Driving ryker down road at speeds of 55 mph and motorcycle shuts down. All power lost instrument panel off. Was able to pull over to side of road fortunately. Computer says VSS fault will not start. A Facebook member of a group suggested I check number 7 fuse. I did and it was blown. It says it’s for electrical module. It’s 10 amps. I replaced and bike worked again. Next day it blows at an intersection when I’m stopped at a light in traffic. No power again. Pull over and blown number 7 fuse again.