The 2020 Can-Am Ryker has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 75,424 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
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.
WHEELS20V6320002020-10-146,958 affected
Defect
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Bombardier) is recalling certain 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The front wheels may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in their separation from the motorcycle.
Consequence
Improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Bombardier will notify owners, and dealers will check the tightness of the front wheel and reinstall the red locking clip. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Bombardier customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
WHEELS19V6830002019-09-2711,378 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
STEERING
6
SERVICE BRAKES
4
WHEELS
4
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR SWITCH POD LEFT/RIGHT
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Can am is shutting down while operating on highway. Defective fuel pump shut down multiple times and at times loss of power”
“The contact owns a 2020 can-am ryker. The contact stated that while making left turns at approximately 25 mph, the rear wheel vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…”
“The contact owns a 2020 can-am ryker. The contact stated that while making left turns at approximately 25 mph, the rear wheel vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…”
“The bike seems to get shaky or even start to skid while taking turns which causes the bike to pull either towards on coming traffic or guardrails. Somebody is either going to get seriously hurt or possibly die as result of poor design. My bike currently does this when it wants to I have no warning…”
“The bike seems to get shaky or even start to skid while taking turns which causes the bike to pull either towards on coming traffic or guardrails. Somebody is either going to get seriously hurt or possibly die as result of poor design. My bike currently does this when it wants to I have no warning…”
“The bike seems to get shaky or even start to skid while taking turns which causes the bike to pull either towards on coming traffic or guardrails. Somebody is either going to get seriously hurt or possibly die as result of poor design. My bike currently does this when it wants to I have no warning…”
“I was driving on the interstate at 65 mph. I felt a bump and realized my right front wheel had fallen off and I was riding on the rotor. I applied brake lightly to come to a stop and noticed the only thing holding the rotor on was the brake pads. If I had not applied the brakes, the rotor would…”
“The contact owns a 2020 can-am ryker motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column fractured and the handlebars detached, causing the motorcycle to fail to shift gears. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Can-Am Ryker as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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