Left air intake cover to engine flew off vehicle while on freeway.
The worst 2023 Can-Am Ryker problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering3
- Suspension3
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Steering3
- Suspension3
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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 number 23V855000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- 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 number 23V175000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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 number 22V799000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Can-Am Ryker 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Upon installation of the 2-UP passenger seat, difficulty to install might result in the breakage of the latch.
- Ryker Vehicle Stability System (VSS) Issues Variation in the front wheel alignment process on the...
- Rykers 900 engines that may have the incorrect camshaft timing
- The tightening torque of the Bowden cable (parking brake) nut may not be adequate.
- The D.E.S.S. system was not activated from factory on the MY23 Ryker vehicles.
- Yaw rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components.
- This bulletin is the detailed repair procedure if the position light and flasher electrical harness in the...
What 2023 Can-Am Ryker owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Brake light stays illuminated even when brakes are not engaged. Upon research internet shows this is a recall issue affecting 35,000+ can-am rykers but when I contact my dealer they say that it is not a recall. Can someone please look into this? I believe it should absolutely be a recall and fixed at no cost.
The contact owns a 2023 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the tires needed to be replaced and balanced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 0.8.
Common problem amongst Can Am Ryker riders. When making a sweeping left turn between 20-40 mph, the right front wheel will brake/accelerate on it's own and the bike will jerk. It also causes the right wheel to wobble forcing me to accelerate or decelerate to retain control of the bike. I quick google search produced hundreds of other riders experiencing the same issue and that BRP/Can Am does not have a permanent fix for this issue. I love riding my Ryker, but have avoided it for anything more than a couple mile ride to the store for fear of losing control or being rear ended when it decelerates on it's own. Please investigate.
yaw sensor, codes C0063, C006C, rear end feels like it's trying to break free from the road.
BRP has launched a recall campaign (23V855) for the fuel pump on ALL YEARS of Can-Am Ryker spanning from 2019-2024 but somehow my 2023 3JB2HEH43PJ000138 ryker is not included in the affected population. I've seen too many instances of the ryker being stranded on the side of the road that I am beginning to get worried that I might get stranded as well. My Ryker is an early 2023MY production(september 2022) so I have reasons to believe that my unit should have been included in the affected population. Can you please add my vehicle to the affected population for this campaign?
The contact owns a 2023 Can Am Ryker. The contact stated that while making a sharp turn to the left or the right, the front end of the vehicle locked up without warning. The contact also stated that the failure usually occurred while driving above 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the yaw sensor had caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
When making left turns the computer causes the left turn to become unsafe, a feeling in the steering line a flat tire, or otherwise causing over steering and can result in accidents due to the faulty computer system. Issue appears to effect many Can Am Rykers, it is a known defect per the dealers, and even through 4 years of production Can Am has failed to resolve this known issue. There is no solution or work around, except to put up with it. The vehicle stabilize computer system caused intermittent "limp mode" problems after or during the left turn also
Compare the 2023 Can-Am Ryker
Other model years
Questions about the 2023 Can-Am Ryker
Is the 2023 Can-Am Ryker reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2023 Can-Am Ryker, fewer than a typical Ryker model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Can-Am Ryker?
Steering, with 3 complaints. Next is suspension (3).
How many recalls does the 2023 Can-Am Ryker have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting and electrical system.
What year does the Can-Am Ryker have bad steering?
The Can-Am Ryker model years with the most steering complaints are 2019 (17 complaints), 2022 (17 complaints) and 2021 (13 complaints).
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2023 Can-Am Ryker?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history