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2020 Can-Am Ryker Recalls & Complaints

The 2020 Can-Am Ryker has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Can-Am dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Can-Am Ryker. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2020 Can-Am Ryker owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Can-Am Ryker, describing incidents dated February 8, 2020 to April 14, 2025.

Most-cited components

Steering 8 complaints
Wheels 5 complaints
Service Brakes 4 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint

Of the 16 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 16 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11654860 · Filed April 15, 2025
Can Am is shutting down while operating on highway. Defective fuel pump Shut down multiple times and at times loss of power
ODI #11606610 · Filed August 5, 2024
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 mileage…
ODI #11540618 · Filed August 24, 2023
While riding the 2020 Can Am Ryker Rally, going into left turns the Ryker will stutter and shake the right front and rear wheel. Feels as tho it is applying the ABS. This only happens on left turns. No issue (yet) doing right turns. Noticed it not long after i purchased the bike back in 2021.

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High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #23V855000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 15, 2023 · Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10,969 vehicles

Repair completion: 52.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Bulletin 2023-10 · Owners notified February 27, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical Harness May Contact Tire and Short

NHTSA #22V799000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported October 22, 2022 · Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.

Potentially affected: 46,119 vehicles

Repair completion: 62.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 31, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Front Wheels May Detach

NHTSA #20V632000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice

Reported October 14, 2020 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

Potentially affected: 6,958 vehicles

Repair completion: 71.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified November 6, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Improper installation can allow the front wheel to separate from the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Wheel Nuts May Crack

NHTSA #19V683000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported September 27, 2019 · Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

Potentially affected: 11,378 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.27% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 2020-1 · Owners notified October 17, 2019 · Vehicles built June 5, 2019 – September 13, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The wheel nuts may crack, causing the wheels to loosen.

Safety consequence

Loose wheels may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2020 Can-Am Ryker. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

16 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Can-Am Ryker.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11654860

Incident: April 14, 2025 · Filed: April 15, 2025

Can Am is shutting down while operating on highway. Defective fuel pump Shut down multiple times and at times loss of power

Suspension; Wheels

ODI #11606610

Incident: June 1, 2024 · Filed: August 5, 2024

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 mileage was approximately 9,000.

Steering; Service Brakes

ODI #11540618

Incident: June 1, 2022 · Filed: August 24, 2023

While riding the 2020 Can Am Ryker Rally, going into left turns the Ryker will stutter and shake the right front and rear wheel. Feels as tho it is applying the ABS. This only happens on left turns. No issue (yet) doing right turns. Noticed it not long after i purchased the bike back in 2021.

Steering; Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #11528375

Incident: June 21, 2023 · Filed: June 22, 2023

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 lights on. Please get involved and get this fixed, you'd possibly be saving a life.

Wheels

ODI #11522833

Incident: May 7, 2023 · Filed: May 19, 2023

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 have fallen off, the axle would have dug into the pavement and possibly flipped the bike. I was not able to locate the wheel. The bike is at a dealership and have received a quote for repair. My insurance adjuster will look at it in a couple days. I noticed no warning signs, no shaking of the handle bars, no message from the bike prior to the incident.

Steering

ODI #11492701

Incident: June 1, 2022 · Filed: November 8, 2022

When making a left hand turn or a right turn at 40-45 mph it starts shaking ,I have to slow down then it stops shaking ,this could be an accident waiting to happen,,,the vehicle is a 2020 can am Ryker 600 ace

Steering

ODI #11492699

Incident: June 1, 2022 · Filed: November 8, 2022

While driving at speeds around or above 20 mph when turning left the ABS or braking system begins activating causing a very serious hazard. This does not happen at any speeds when turning right. This has been reported by numerous Ryker owners. I have brought it into the shop and they are not able to locate or resolve the issue. This is an extremely dangerous situation as the biker will lose control at high speeds and potential force the driver off road or into another lane. This happens all the time and is constantly happening.

Steering; Electrical System

ODI #11483498

Incident: September 8, 2022 · Filed: September 8, 2022

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 nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Vehicle Speed Control; Unknown or Other

ODI #11464712

Incident: June 20, 2021 · Filed: May 15, 2022

VSS Limp Mode stuck on. Will not reset. Dealer has the bike, does not know what is wrong. They have called the manufacturer

Steering; Service Brakes

ODI #11462842

Incident: April 25, 2022 · Filed: April 30, 2022

When turning left at roadway speeds whether it a slight or stronger turn, the right front brake grabs add though the abs is kicking on. This makes it sometimes hard to steer and make the corner. We had the dealership check the issue and we were told there is nothing wrong. There is most certainly something wrong

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