2019 Can-Am RYKER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
1,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 39 complaints (43.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 38.5% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 12.8% |
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 |
| Wheels | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
Steering: 17; Wheels: 13; Service Brakes: 10; Electrical System: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Suspension: 4; Unknown Or Other: 3; Engine: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 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: 13; 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 (13). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2019: 8; 2020: 2; 2021: 4; 2022: 13; 2023: 11; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11241191 · 2019-08-01 (August 1, 2019)
THE NUT THAT HOLDS MY BACK WHEEL ON IS CRACKED. MY BIKE ONLY HAS 100 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED IT WHILE DOING A PRE CHECK.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11241191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11244179 · 2019-08-15 (August 15, 2019)
I HAVE HAD MY 2019 RYKER SINCE EARLY JUNE. I HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE WHEEL LUG NUTS CRACKING AND NOW HAVE SEEN IT FIRST HAND ON MY REAR WHEEL. I HAVE LESS THAN 1000 MILES ON IT. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND AS FAR AS I KNOW THEY AREN'T DOING ANYTHING TO FIX IT OTHER THAN REPLACING WITH SAME DEFECTIVE LUG NUT
Owner-reported narrative. 996 miles reported. Look up ODI 11244179 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11244244 · 2019-08-15 (August 15, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 CAN-AM RYKER. BEFORE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LUG NUT WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD ONLY ONE WHEEL IN THE REAR WITH A SINGLE NUT SYSTEM. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO FREEDOM POWERSPORTS OF LEWISVILLE (1320 S STEMMONS FWY, LEWISVILLE, TX 75067) AND THEY OFFERED TO REPAIR IT UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,197.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,197 miles reported. Look up ODI 11244244 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11246293 · 2019-08-25 (August 25, 2019)
THE NUT THAT HOLDS MY FRONT LEFT WHEEL ON IS CRACKED. MY BIKE ONLY HAS 1700 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED IT WHILE DOING A PRE CHECK.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11246293 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11252647 · 2019-09-01 (September 1, 2019)
THE NET THE HOLDS THE REAR WHEEL ON HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. AFTER READING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE , I BEGAN CHECKING MINE EVERY TIME BEFORE I RODE. ON AUGUST 31ST 2019 WOW INSTALLING A DIFFERENT SEAT ON MY UNIT. I HAPPENED TO LOOK DOWN AND NOTICED THE CRACK IN THE WHEEL NUT. I TALK TO MYSELF I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF I WENT IN WITHOUT WRITING TODAY THE WHEEL WOULD HAVE COME OFF. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER AND HAD THE TRANSPORTING BY FLATBED TRUCK TO THE NEAREST DEALER. I ALSO CONTACTED BRP BY EMAIL TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THIS …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11252647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11252786 · 2019-09-02 (September 2, 2019)
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL NUT IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THRU .I FOUND THIS DURING A PRE-RIDE CHECK.I BEGAN CHECKING THEM EVER SINCE I SAW A POST ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON A FORUM.THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN CONSIDERING THIS NUT HOLDS THE WHEEL ON THE BIKE.
Owner-reported narrative. 978 miles reported. Look up ODI 11252786 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11266090 · 2019-10-04 (October 4, 2019)
ON SATURDAY (9/29/19) I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE A TINY SCRATCH ON THE WHEEL AXLE NUT OF THE LEFT, FRONT TIRE OF MY 2019 CAN-AM RYKER AFTER I WAS OUT RIDING FOR A FEW HOURS. I WASN'T REALLY ALARMED BUT PARKED IT IN MY GARAGE, AND WOUND UP NOT RIDING IT FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY (10/02/19), I LOADED UP MY SADDLEBAG AND PERFORMED A PRE-CHECK JUST BEFORE I WAS HEADED OUT FOR A RIDE, AND NOTICED THAT THE SCRATCH HAD TURNED INTO A LARGE CRACK THAT WENT THROUGH THE WHOLE WHEEL NUT! IT WAS REALLY STRANGE BECAUSE I HADN'T RIDDEN IN…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11266090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11282582 · 2019-11-27 (November 27, 2019)
WHEN DRIVING AROUND 55 MPH THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO WANT TO DRIFT FROM ONE SIDE TO ANOTHER WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I DO HAVE THE VEHICLE IN ECO MODE FOR BETTER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND BETTER TRACTION CONTROL.
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 11282582 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V683000 · Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Reported: 2019-09-27 (September 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.
Consequence: Loose wheels may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V799000 · Electrical System:Wiring
Reported: 2022-10-22 (October 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.
Consequence: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V855000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2023-12-15 (December 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.
Consequence: A fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗