2021 Can-Am RYKER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
35 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
3,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 35 complaints (37.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 12 | 34.3% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 22.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 8.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 8.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.9% |
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 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 |
Steering: 13; Electrical System: 10; Service Brakes: 8; Suspension: 8; Unknown Or Other: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Engine: 4; Wheels: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 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: 3; 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 (3). 32 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 3 |
2021: 4; 2022: 15; 2023: 13; 2024: 3
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11429164 · 2021-08-15 (August 15, 2021)
I heard a loud tapping and rubbing sound coming from the right front wheel at 45 miles per hour. I immediately pulled to the side of the road. I noticed the red locking pin was missing and the wheel lug was loose.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11429164 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11432544 · 2021-09-10 (September 10, 2021)
Three months old 4,500 miles. Back road riding. At 40-45 mph left/right turns at times feels like the rear tire collapsing and skipping. Same turn at 60-80 nada rides fine. Rust leaking from muffler. Brp told dealer it’s bad gas…… I’ve now reported this to Brp and dealer and my bike does not fall within there known issue vins….. Consumer stated manufacture will not warranty engine and vehicle. Dealer has stated unless engine is fixed he would not repair the vehicle.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11432544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442467 · 2021-12-02 (December 2, 2021)
I keep getting a vss default on screen. Trike wont start.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11442467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442580 · 2021-12-03 (December 3, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Can-Am Ryker Rally Motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the brakes inadvertently engaged, causing the rear-end of the motorcycle to wobble. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer tightened the front brakes; however, the failure recurred. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to the speed sensor traction control. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11442580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447438 · 2022-01-14 (January 14, 2022)
On sweeping left turns the rear tire shudders and skips across the road. Dealership reset YAW rate sensor and adjusted front steering rack. This corrected the issue for a day. The online forums for Can Am Rykers show numerous complaints about this specific issue but dealerships and Can Am state there is no issue and don't have a long term correction for the issue. It seems that the YAW rate sensor is triggered due to loose front end steering components. The technical service bulletin provided to dealers is Ryker YAW rate -SAS Sensor Faults 1…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447438 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11455445 · 2022-03-06 (March 6, 2022)
Bike threw code c0063. Vss fault. Limp mode. While researching possible causes I see this problem appears to happen with quite a few bikes
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11455445 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11463639 · 2022-05-06 (May 6, 2022)
When taking left turns either at slow or highway speeds, the left front brake grabs as though the abs is kicking on, making it hard to steer and potentially losing control. The dealer says they were not able to duplicate the problem. My wife's 2020 Ryker Rally does the same thing. The dealer says the same thing about hers, no issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11463639 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11464685 · 2022-05-15 (May 15, 2022)
While riding bike it goes into limp mode without warning because of loose steering and vibration in rear suspension. Limp mode causes the bike to travel at an unsafe highway speed. Bike throws numerous codes for suspension sensors and steering sensors.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11464685 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
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 ↗