2021 Can-AM Ryker problems, complaints & recalls

2021 Can-AM Ryker recalls (2)

• Recall 23V855000Dec 15, 202310,969 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  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.

  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.

• Recall 22V799000Oct 22, 202246,119 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

  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.

  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.

Recent 2021 Can-AM Ryker complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Aug 28, 2024NJSteeringSuspension

   When making left turns, the Ryker suddenly would ‘skip’ on the right hand side, as though it was lagging behind any time above about 35mph. This caused a safety concern because to keep with the speed of the road, the Ryker would begin to slip out of a turn and be unstable. No warning lights, brought to mechanic and they stated this was a common problem, enough that BRP has issued a service bulletin and they saw five with this problem in two weeks.

   NHTSA complaint #11611323 · source
2. Filed May 8, 20243,300 miKYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2021 Can-Am Ryker. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V855000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while trying to start the motorcycle, the motorcycle failed to start. The motorcycle remained at the residence. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11587669 · source
3. Filed Apr 12, 2024ALFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   See attached document for complaint, Dear Administrator: I am sending this letter in reference to my 2021 Ryker. I received the letter this week about the recall, and I've been trying all week to get it taken care of. I reached out to the deal Big Number 1 located at 505 Cobb St Birmingham AL 35209 about this recall. This is the second recall that I have had since I purchased my bike. The last recall was no problem. I called the dealer, they set up the tow, completed the…

   NHTSA complaint #11582638 · source
4. Filed Dec 28, 2023PRBrakesElectrical SystemLighting

   While driving the brake pedal stays stuck causing the brake lights to be illuminated while driving, and causing the motorcycle to activate the ABS

   NHTSA complaint #11562470 · source
5. Filed Dec 28, 2023PRBrakesElectrical SystemLighting

   Brake light stays due to brake pedal stays stuck.. on while driving causing the motorcycle to be activate the ABS Also handlebar tends to become loose

   NHTSA complaint #11562469 · source
6. Filed Oct 24, 2023FLElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   ALL recalls and updates (including the NHTSA steering rebuild kit, and the fender kit) have been performed on this vehicle, yet it has a persistent issue. The vehicle stability system engages with zero warning and at any speed and road condition. This immediately restricts the RPM to 5200 maximum, or approximately 57mph on a flat, 54 on an incline, 60 on a downhill. I have nearly lost my life due to it kicking in: -on the onramp to the highway with 80mph traffic behind me…

   NHTSA complaint #11551666 · source
7. Filed Sep 5, 2023200 miGATowedBrakes

   The contact owns a 2021 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. After adding extreme force on the brake pedal the vehicle stopped as intended. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality; however, the failure recurred. As a result of the failure, the vehicle collided with a parking barrier,…

   NHTSA complaint #11542697 · source
8. Filed Jul 9, 2023TXElectrical SystemSteeringSuspension

   During left-hand curves, even at slow controled speeds, the vehicle decreases engine power and the brakes begin to pulse. Eventually, the vehicles engine light illuminates, throws trouble codes for the VSS (VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM), and goes into "limp mode", which gives the vehicle a limited amout of power and speed, in order to be able to reach home or service center. Dealership techs were able to reproduce these symptoms on test rides. First attempt at repair was the…

   NHTSA complaint #11531174 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology