This page covers 2 recalls and 35 owner complaints for the 2021 Can-Am Ryker.
Complaints on the 2021 Can-Am Ryker split fairly evenly across suspension, electrical, and wheel-related issues. On the suspension side, owners describe the vehicle behaving unstably during turns, particularly left turns at speeds above roughly 35 mph, with the rear appearing to lag or skip, making the machine feel like it wants to slide out. The electrical and brake complaints center on a stuck brake pedal that keeps the brake lights on while riding, which owners say unintentionally triggers ABS during normal operation. A separate mechanical note that surfaces in a couple of reports involves the handlebars working loose over time. Wheel-related complaints round out the top three reported systems, though the descriptions there are less consistent across reports.
35
Total Complaints
By System
The 2021 Can-Am Ryker has two recalls, both carrying the same risk: an unexpected engine stall while riding that can lead to a crash.
One involves the high-pressure fuel pump, where an internal component can swell and cause the pump to stop delivering fuel. The other involves electrical wiring in the front fenders, where the position light and flasher harnesses can work loose and rub against the tire, wearing through the insulation and causing a short circuit. Both failures cut engine power without warning.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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 →
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.
