2022 Can-Am RYKER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 33 complaints (51.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 7 | 21.2% |
| Braking behavior | 6 | 18.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
Steering: 17; Unknown Or Other: 7; Electrical System: 6; Suspension: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Service Brakes: 4; Engine: 3; Power Train: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 26 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2022: 12; 2023: 13; 2024: 6; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11474916 · 2022-07-20 (July 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 i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11474916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11481838 · 2022-08-29 (August 29, 2022)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 11481838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11472952 · 2022-07-08 (July 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.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11472952 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11483155 · 2022-09-06 (September 6, 2022)
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 dethatc…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11483155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11464639 · 2022-05-14 (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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11464639 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11484906 · 2022-09-16 (September 16, 2022)
This motorcycle continues to go into "Limp Mode". This has happened now two times with no explanation from the manufacture as to why. The bike will lose engine power and immediately drop to speeds no higher than 55mph. This was advised to dealer and they were very familiar with this, and initially told me the repairs were denied by BRP, but that they covered the issue and fixed it. Less than 1 week later, the same thing happened. The check engine light comes on and the gauges read VSS Fault, Limp Mode. This is very unsafe as there is no …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11484906 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11727600 · 2026-03-27 (March 27, 2026)
The contact owns a 2022 CAN-AM Ryker. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle stalled. The contact attempted to accelerate, but the motorcycle stalled again. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the motorcycle shut off unintendedly. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle, but the failure persisted. The motorcycle was ridden to the dealer where it as diagnosed and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V855000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN w…
Owner-reported narrative. 600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11727600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11582471 · 2024-04-11 (April 11, 2024)
I took my bike in shortly after I purchased it advising that it was not reading the gas properly and as I drive the gas mileage went up The fuel gauge reads full but not the mileage. Once the tank was almost empty the fuel light came on even though 2 miles before the gauge read full. When I took it to Ride now on rancho they said that there was nothing they could do and I needed to contact the manufacturer. I called them and they told me to take it back to the dealership and call once I was there even though I was already told there was nothing…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11582471 at NHTSA ↗