2023 Can-Am RykerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2023 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.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Can-Am Ryker has problems

8 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
Steering30
Suspension30
Service brakes10
Structure10
Tires10
Electrical system10
Wheels10
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

3 recalls

2023 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 →

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

2023 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
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In owners' words

What Ryker owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11658338 · May 2, 2025
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…
Complaint 11551396 · Oct 23, 2023 · 1,000 miles
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,…
Complaint 11551380 · Oct 23, 2023

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