2019 Can-Am RykerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2019 Can-Am Ryker, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-855 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Can-Am Ryker

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Tjhiggin, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Can-Am Ryker has problems

39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering171
Wheels140
Service brakes100
Electrical system71
Vehicle speed control51
Suspension40
Engine20
Forward collision avoidance20
Traction control system10
3 other systems30

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2019 Can-Am Ryker recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

53%repaired · 2025 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-855 · Dec 15, 2023 · 10,969 vehicles · 5,780 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

56%repaired · 2024 Q3

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 22V-799 · Oct 22, 2022 · 46,119 vehicles · 25,597 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2021 Q3

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 19V-683 · Sep 27, 2019 · 11,378 vehicles · 8,222 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Can-Am.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other Ryker year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Ryker median. How we score

'19'20'21'22'23'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Ryker owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

If you hit a bump the steering will go out of alignment left or right and the direction is different Tight the column if the steering many times tight the was its engineered is too weak
Complaint 11622617 · Oct 29, 2024
At approximately 5600 miles, my Can-Am Ryker went into limp mode during a ride, limiting my top speed to 50 mph on the highway. This unexpected and sudden occurrence put my safety and the safety of other road users at risk. Request for NHTSA Intervention: I am reaching out to NHTSA to request your…
Complaint 11548894 · Oct 8, 2023
My Ryker has developed the Yaw SAS fault codes C006C & C0063C being excessive play in steering components. It is a very wide known problem causing the trike to go into limp mode with no consumer fix without a dealer getting involved. This comes down to a poor designed bushing on the SAS sensor that…
Complaint 11538248 · Aug 13, 2023

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