2022 Can-AM Ryker problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Can-AM Ryker, most often about steering. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
33
Recalls
4
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Median mileage
600 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners not to drive it until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Steering is the most-reported problem area, named in 17 of 33 complaints (52%).
  • Electrical System (6) and suspension (6) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 600 mi.
  • Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
  • The 2022 Can-AM Ryker has 4 recalls on file, including at least one “do not drive” warning.
  • It has the most serious complaint record of all 7 Can-AM Ryker model years we track.
  • That is 6% fewer complaints than the 2021 model year (35).

2022 Can-AM Ryker problems by category

  • Steering · 2 crashes
    17 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    7 complaints
  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Suspension · 1 crash
    6 complaints
  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    6 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Steering17
Unknown or other7
Suspension6
Electrical system6
Vehicle speed control5
Service brakes4
Engine3
Power train3

When problems happen (mileage)

7Under 10k10k–30k30k–60k60k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Can-AM Ryker complaints that list mileage.

2022 Can-AM Ryker recalls (4)

  • 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 23V175000Mar 17, 202334,457 vehicles
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  • 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.

  • Recall 22V503000Jul 13, 20229,353 vehiclesDo not drive
    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2022 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The handlebar stem bolt may break unexpectedly due to insufficient thread length.

    Risk: A broken handlebar stem bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the remedy is complete. Dealers will clean the threads of the steering column and install a new steering stem bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2022-16.

Recent 2022 Can-AM Ryker complaints

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

  1. Filed Mar 27, 2026600 miTXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2022 CAN-AM Ryker. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle stalled. The contact attempted to accelerate, but the motorcycle stalled again. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the motorcycle shut off unintendedly. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle, but the failure persisted. The motorcycle was ridden to the dealer where it as diagnosed and the failure was associated with NHTSA…
    NHTSA complaint #11727600 · source
  2. Filed May 27, 2025VAOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension
    When entering a left hand turn at moderate speed, the vehicle will go into a lurching, bucking, hesitation period, usually when under slight or moderate acceleration. This results in an uncontrolled wobble that will eventually smooth out but can also result in a sudden burst of power that tends to rapidly propel the vehicle further to the left unless the throttle is quickly relaxed. Hard to describe, but the sensation feels like you are being “squirted” out of the turn. I…
    NHTSA complaint #11663202 · source
  3. Filed Oct 21, 2024CASteeringWheels & Tires
    Vehicle developed right wheel wobble on left turns over 90 degrees, when speed is ~40 mph or above. Unable to safely make turn, at speed. 3 trips to dealership, issue persists. Vehicle threw a “VSS fault” and went into “limp mode” preventing me from driving over 40mph - was in the mountains, 60 miles from home. Serious safety issue, feel unsafe on the vehicle, no longer willing to ride.
    NHTSA complaint #11621089 · source
  4. Filed Sep 14, 2024AZOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension
    Vehicle repeatedly goes in to limp mode for VSS faults related to steering codes. Dealers are unable to repair and report that many other of the same model have the same problem. Many other owners in the online community report the same issue with no fix in sight. The vehicle is essentially unusable and the manufacturer does not appear to have any intent to remedy the situation.
    NHTSA complaint #11614542 · source
  5. Filed Jun 27, 2024AZSteering
    Bike intermittently goes into limp mode for VSS fault and codes related to the steering rate/yaw sensor. Had the problem confirmed and the manufacturer-recommended steering upgrade done by local Can-am dealer but the VSS fault and limp mode still happens, intermittently. My understanding, from reading forums online, is that this is a very common issue. I would rather they turn the VSS system off entirely than than have the vehicle be nearly unusable at random intervals.…
    NHTSA complaint #11597118 · source
  6. Filed Jun 26, 2024CAAcceleration & Cruise Control
    The issue with my 2022 rally my dealership said they can recalibrate the sensor but this is the 2nd time it has been braking. I was coming home and on sharp curves roads it start to brake left but turning right was fine i was able to go around 50mph but going left it was slowing me down to 10-35mph i even had a guy in a BMW tailgate me because my bike would slow down. This is extremely dangerous and can get me killed.
    NHTSA complaint #11596993 · source
  7. Filed May 7, 2024900 miNJElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
    The contact owns a 2022 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the motorcycle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the motorcycle had failed to start several times. The contact stated that when the motorcycle was started, the motorcycle idled roughly. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery had failed and needed to be…
    NHTSA complaint #11587392 · source
  8. Filed Apr 11, 2024NVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    I took my bike in shortly after I purchased it advising that it was not reading the gas properly and as I drive the gas mileage went up The fuel gauge reads full but not the mileage. Once the tank was almost empty the fuel light came on even though 2 miles before the gauge read full. When I took it to Ride now on rancho they said that there was nothing they could do and I needed to contact the manufacturer. I called them and they told me to take it back to the dealership and…
    NHTSA complaint #11582471 · 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