NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump's impeller may swell, causing the high-pressure fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump at no charge.
This page covers 3 recalls and 39 owner complaints for the 2019 Can-Am Ryker.
Complaints about the 2019 Can-Am Ryker cluster most heavily around the wheels and steering. On the wheel side, owners frequently describe a wobble or instability felt through the front or rear, sometimes accompanied by a VSS fault code. Steering complaints center on the handlebars going off-center after hitting a bump, with several owners noting the column feels structurally loose and drifts left or right unpredictably. The two problems often appear together, suggesting a related feel to the instability. Brakes draw the next-highest complaint volume, where owners describe the stability control cutting power and applying the right brake during low-speed left turns, producing a lurching or jumping sensation that doesn't occur on comparable right turns. A smaller number of owners report the vehicle entering limp mode around highway speeds, capping output and reducing top speed unexpectedly.
39
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Can-Am Ryker has 3 recalls, all rated at the same severity level, with each defect capable of causing a crash: engine stalls and wheel loss of control are the central concerns.
Two separate issues can cut engine power without warning while riding. The high-pressure fuel pump contains an impeller that can swell and seize, starving the engine of fuel and causing it to stall. Separately, the wiring harnesses for the position lights and turn signals run through the front fenders and can work loose over time, rubbing against the tire until the insulation wears through and causes a short circuit that also kills the engine. On the wheel side, the wheel nuts on certain 2019-2020 models can develop cracks and lose their clamping force, allowing the wheels to work loose while riding and reducing the rider's ability to steer or brake predictably.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump's impeller may swell, causing the high-pressure fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump at no charge.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wires for the position light and flasher in the front fenders can loosen and rub against the tire, causing a short circuit that may stall the engine while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure both harnesses in place at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheel nuts can crack, which may cause the wheels to loosen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wheel nuts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.