2021 Can-Am Ryker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ryker years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Can-Am Ryker. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Ryker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (13 complaints, 37%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Can-Am Ryker problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 13 | 37% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 23% | 200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 14% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 9% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 3,300 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Can-Am Ryker recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When making left turns, the Ryker suddenly would âskipâ on the right hand side, as though it was lagging behind any time above about 35mph. This caused a safety concern because to keep with the speed of the road, the Ryker would begin to slip out of a turn and be unstable. No warning lights…
The contact owns a 2021 Can-Am Ryker. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V855000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
See attached document for complaint, Dear Administrator: I am sending this letter in reference to my 2021 Ryker. I received the letter this week about the recall, and I've been trying all week to get it taken care of. I reached out to the deal Big Number 1 located at 505 Cobb St Birmingham AL 35209…
Brake light stays due to brake pedal stays stuck.. on while driving causing the motorcycle to be activate the ABS Also handlebar tends to become loose
While driving the brake pedal stays stuck causing the brake lights to be illuminated while driving, and causing the motorcycle to activate the ABS
Other Can-Am Ryker years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ryker | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Ryker | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Ryker | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 Ryker | 33 | 4 |
| 2021 | 35 | 2 |
| 2020 Ryker | 16 | 4 |
| 2019 Ryker | 39 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Can-Am Ryker?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Can-Am Ryker?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Can-Am Ryker a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ryker model years, the 2021 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.