2022 Can-Am RykerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2022 Can-Am Ryker, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-855 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Can-Am Ryker has problems

34 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
Steering173
Electrical system70
Suspension61
Vehicle speed control50
Service brakes42
Power train31
Engine30
Exterior lighting21
Wheels20
6 other systems61

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

4 recalls

2022 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 →

76%repaired · 2024 Q4

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 23V-175 · Mar 17, 2023 · 34,457 vehicles · 26,152 repaired

Risk. Brake lights that remain illuminated can fail to alert other motorists of the rider's intention and increase 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 →

90%repaired · 2024 Q2

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Do not drive

Recall 22V-503 · Jul 13, 2022 · 9,353 vehicles · 8,433 repaired

Risk. A broken handlebar stem bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering 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

2022 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.

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…
Complaint 11663202 · May 27, 2025
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…
Complaint 11621089 · Oct 21, 2024
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…
Complaint 11614542 · Sep 14, 2024

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