2022 Can-Am Ryker Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ryker years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Can-Am Ryker. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Ryker model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (17 complaints, 52%), typically at around 15 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 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 | 17 | 52% | 15 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 18% | 900 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 9% | 700 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 600 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 3% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 1,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Can-Am Ryker recalls (4)
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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Steering: steering wheel/handle barDo not drive
Problem: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain 2022 Can-Am Ryker motorcycles. The handlebar stem bolt may break unexpectedly due to insufficient thread length.
Risk: A broken handlebar stem bolt can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the remedy is complete. Dealers will clean the threads of the steering column and install a new steering stem bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2022. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222. BRP's number for this recall is 2022-16.
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.
The contact owns a 2022 CAN-AM Ryker. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at an undisclosed speed, the motorcycle stalled. The contact attempted to accelerate, but the motorcycle stalled again. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, and the motorcycle shut off…
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…
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 âVSS faultâ and went into âlimp modeâ preventing me from driving over 40mph - was in the…
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…
Bike intermittently goes into limp mode for VSS fault and codes related to the steering rate/yaw sensor. Had the problem confirmed and the manufacturer-recommended steering upgrade done by local Can-am dealer but the VSS fault and limp mode still happens, intermittently. My understanding, from…
Other Can-Am Ryker years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ryker | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Ryker | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Ryker | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 33 | 4 |
| 2021 Ryker | 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 2022 Can-Am Ryker?
Owners most often report steering, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Can-Am Ryker?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 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 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.