2023 Can-Am Ryker problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-12-15 · campaign 23V855000 · 10,969 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2023-03-17 · campaign 23V175000 · 34,457 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring 2022-10-22 · campaign 22V799000 · 46,119 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-06-06 · TST 144096 · Other
upon installation of the 2-up passenger seat, difficulty to install might result in the breakage of the latch.
Wheels 2025-03-05 · Quality Bulletin 2024-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ryker vehicle stability system (vss) issues variation in the front wheel alignment process on the production line can have an influence on the vehicle stability system (vss) activation.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-04-02 · TST 136437 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rykers 900 engines that may have the incorrect camshaft timing. ryker equipped with the 900 engine may start well when cold but then can have a rough idle or even dies at idle when the engine is warmed up.
Parking Brake 2023-10-24 · TST 142164 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the tightening torque of the bowden cable (parking brake) nut may not be adequate.
Electrical System 2023-06-01 · Warranty Bulletin 2023-7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the d.e.s.s. system was not activated from factory on the my23 ryker vehicles.
Suspension 2022-12-12 · TST 137209 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
yaw rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components.
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-16 · Structure:body“left air intake cover to engine flew off vehicle while on freeway.…”
2026-08-29 · Service Brakes“brake light stays illuminated even when brakes are not engaged. upon research internet shows this is a recall issue affecting 35,000+ can-am rykers but when i contact my dealer they say that it is not a recall. can someone please look into this? i believe it should absolutely be a recall and fixed at no cost. …”
2026-07-16 · Tires“the contact owns a 2023 can-am ryker. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was taken to an independent mec…”
2025-05-02 · Wheels“common problem amongst can am ryker riders. when making a sweeping left turn between 20-40 mph, the right front wheel will brake/accelerate on it's own and the bike will jerk. it also causes the right wheel to wobble forcing me to accelerate or decelerate to retain control of the bike. i quick google search produced hundreds of other riders experie…”
2024-06-11 · Suspension“yaw sensor, codes c0063, c006c, rear end feels like it's trying to break free from the road. …”
2024-05-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“brp has launched a recall campaign (23v855) for the fuel pump on all years of can-am ryker spanning from 2019-2024 but somehow my 2023 3jb2heh43pj000138 ryker is not included in the affected population. i've seen too many instances of the ryker being stranded on the side of the road that i am beginning to get worried that i might get stranded as we…”
2023-10-23 · Steering“when making left turns the computer causes the left turn to become unsafe, a feeling in the steering line a flat tire, or otherwise causing over steering and can result in accidents due to the faulty computer system. issue appears to effect many can am rykers, it is a known defect per the dealers, and even through 4 years of production can am has …”
2023-10-23 · Steering:steering Wheel /Handle Bar:yaw/Angle Sensor · 1,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 can am ryker. the contact stated that while making a sharp turn to the left or the right, the front end of the vehicle locked up without warning. the contact also stated that the failure usually occurred while driving above 20 mph. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the yaw sensor had cause…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.