Model year

2019 Can-am Ryker

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Aug 1, 2019 to Oct 29, 2024.

Recall campaigns covering this model year368k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3939.0 times the median 2019 motorcycle
Severity index2.62019 motorcycles average 3.9
First 24 months10Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2019 Can-am Ryker peaked in 2022, with 13 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

44% of complaints about the 2019 Can-am Ryker name steering

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Steering
17
Wheels
14
Brakes
10
Electrical system
7
Speed control
5
Suspension
4
Engine and cooling
2
Driver assistance
2
Lighting
1
Fuel system
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2019 Can-am Ryker

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Can-am Ryker
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
23V-855Dec 15, 2023Impeller may swell, causing the high-pressure fuel pump to failFuel system10,969Part replacement
22V-799Oct 22, 2022Position light and flasher electrical harnesses in the front fenders may loosen and rub on the tire, leading to a short circuit and resulting in…Electrical system46,119Repair or modification
19V-683Sep 27, 2019Wheel nuts may crack, causing the wheels to loosenWheels11,378Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2019 Can-am Ryker

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

39 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Oct 29, 2024Failure Oct 29, 2024Staten Island, NYSteering

    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

    NHTSA complaint 11622617
  2. Filed Oct 23, 2023Failure Jul 1, 20232,200 milesGaston, SCElectrical system

    The contact owns a 2019 Can Am Ryker. The contact stated that while making sharp left turns at moderate speeds, the vehicle independently slow downed without warning. The contact stated that the handlebars and the rear tire would vibrate during the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the cause of the failure to a defective turn sensor. The contact had taken the vehicle to two dealers for inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,200.

    NHTSA complaint 11551342
  3. Filed Oct 8, 2023Failure Oct 7, 2023Sacramento, CASteering

    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 immediate intervention in addressing this widespread safety concern with the Can-Am 3-wheel motorcycles manufactured by Can-Am BRP. It is crucial that this matter is investigated thoroughly, and necessary actions are taken to ensure the safety of riders and passengers who are at risk due to the malfunctioning Stability Control System and associated components. I kindly request that NHTSA: Conduct a comprehensive investigation into the safety issue described, including the YAW sensor, SAS system, and Stability Control System of Can-Am. Collaborate with Can-Am BRP to expedite the development and implementation of a reliable and effective solution to rectify the issue, ensuring the safety of riders. Consider issuing a safety recall or other appropriate actions to address the issue in all affected vehicles. The safety of riders and road users is of paramount importance, and I believe that NHTSA's intervention is crucial in ensuring that this issue is resolved promptly. Issue Description: The Stability Control System on my Can-Am 3-wheeler engages during low-speed left turns when it is not required, which leads to significant safety issues. This system does not engage in a similar manner during right turns of comparable speed and sharpness. When the Stability Control System engages on a left turn, power is unexpectedly cut to the rear wheel, and the right brake engages, resulting in a disconcerting "wobble," unsteadiness, and a sensation of jumping. This situation causes extreme unease and creates a sense of losing control over the vehicle.

    NHTSA complaint 11548894
  4. Filed Sep 25, 2023Failure Sep 20, 2023Missouri Valley, IAElectrical system, Service brakes, Vehicle speed control

    The Stability Control System engages on low speed left turns when it is not required. It does not engage on right turns at similar speed and sharpness of corner. Power is cut to the rear wheel and the right brake engages, causing a "wobble", unsteady, and jumping sensation. This creates unease and the sense of losing control. I've been told this is a common problem that the YAW sensor and sas system is faulting. please get this fixed as it is dangerous.

    NHTSA complaint 11546444
  5. Filed Aug 15, 2023Failure Aug 14, 2023Harker Heights, TXSteering, Wheels

    Can Am Ryker Wobbly Front and Back Tire/VSS Fault death wobbly VSS63 Code

    NHTSA complaint 11538615
  6. Filed Aug 13, 2023Failure Aug 12, 2023Henryetta, OKSteering

    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 fails due to turning stress on it. I am aware of the TSB 137209 which is also on my list of repairs. I have about 5600 miles on it when the trike went into limp mode leaving me with a top speed of 50 mph on the highway. This forced me to finish my 45 minute trip home at a very unsafe speed on the highway as I had no way to have it towed home> I will now have to find a way to a dealer thats over an hour away just to get a quote on the repairs as they are the only affordable way to clear the codes after repairs are done

    NHTSA complaint 11538248
  7. Filed Jun 25, 2023Failure Jun 23, 2023Lake Placid, FLPower train, Service brakes, Steering

    The vehicle Stability Control System engages on low speed left turns when it is not required. It does not engage on right turns at similar speed and sharpness of corner. Power is cut to the rear wheel and the right brake engages, causing a "wobble", unsteady, and disconcerting sensation. This creates unease and the sense of losing control. Can Am has a service bulletin that may be related to this problem: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10181946-0001.pdf They will apply this fix if under warranty, but my warranty has expired. Many people have experienced this or similar problems.

    NHTSA complaint 11528711
  8. Filed May 22, 2023Failure May 22, 2023Hampton, GASteering, Wheels

    I reached out to dealer ship and manufacture of my unit, explain to them that my unit has a serious wobble and shuddering skip while making turns in curves. I feel like it about to throw from the unit when it does this. I was told it was a yaw sensors. They would then tell me my bike is fine but it an ongoing issue that they refuse to look into

    NHTSA complaint 11523137
  9. Filed May 7, 2023Failure May 7, 2023Tucson, AZService brakes, Steering

    When making left hand turns the rear brake and front right surges on its own making it hard to control the vehicle. BRP knows the issue and has a TSB on it but the fix is a bandaid. The problem is the bearing failures that keep occurring in the pitman arm due to poor design, but BRP is saying this isn’t happening, even though it is a major complaint on the BRP Ryker forms. BRP TSB number # 137209

    NHTSA complaint 11520841
  10. Filed Apr 3, 2023Failure Apr 2, 2023Missouri Valley, IAEngine

    the coolant reservoir has started to split at the seam so it leaks coolant.

    NHTSA complaint 11515240
  11. Filed Mar 4, 2023Failure Feb 23, 2023Albuquerque, NMElectrical system, Automatic emergency braking, Suspension

    When making a left hand turn, at any speed over 35mph, the rear of the bike wobbles, and the front tires, at least one if not both begin to automatically brake. I’ve looked into it, it appears to be related to a SAS/VSS issue with the suspension and stability having too much play. I’ve researched and found that so many people reported it to NHTSA that you have an article, 137209. They will not fix this issue under recall because they claim it’s not an issue being reported enough. I can’t afford to have this issue that came from factory fixed because they don’t want to fix their issue. This is a major concern, at highway speed on an overpass I experience this issue daily and I’m afraid it’s going to cause an accident, because when it occurs the bike automatically slows 10-15 mph without me hitting the brakes, and I am worried I’m going to get hit by someone because of a defect in their product.

    NHTSA complaint 11510105
  12. Filed Mar 4, 2023Failure Sep 14, 2022Albuquerque, NMElectrical system, Automatic emergency braking, Steering

    When making a left hand turn, at any speed over 35mph, the rear of the bike wobbles, and the front tires, at least one if not both begin to automatically brake. I’ve looked into it, it appears to be related to a SAS/VSS issue with the suspension and stability having too much play. I’ve researched and found that so many people reported it to NHTSA that you have an article, 137209. They will not fix this issue under recall because they claim it’s not an issue being reported enough. I can’t afford to have this issue that came from factory fixed because they don’t want to fix their issue. This is a major concern, at highway speed on an overpass I experience this issue daily and I’m afraid it’s going to cause an accident, because when it occurs the bike automatically slows 10-15 mph without me hitting the brakes, and I am worried I’m going to get hit by someone because of a defect in their product.

    NHTSA complaint 11510104
  13. Filed Oct 28, 2022Failure Apr 1, 2022Murfreesboro, TNService brakes, Unknown or other, Vehicle speed control

    While driving at speeds around or above 20 mph when turning left the ABS or braking system begins activating causing a very serious hazard. This does not happen at any speeds when turning right. This has been reported by numerous Ryker owners. I have brought it into the shop and they are not able to locate or resolve the issue. This is an extremely dangerous situation as the biker will lose control at high speeds and potential force the driver off road or into another lane. This happens all the time and is constantly happening.

    NHTSA complaint 11491269
  14. Filed Jun 30, 2022Failure Jun 28, 2022Mesa, AZService brakes

    On 06/28, while operating my vehicle at around 20 miles an hour I received a "Brake Failure" warning (indicated by a message on the vehicle display) and my brakes began to fail to fully engage. I was able to stop the vehicle after pressing the brake multiple times. I shut down the vehicle and the brakes returned to normal operation, however after riding just a few miles the issue began again. The issue persists and the requirement to "pump the brake peddle to achieve a stop remain consistent. I have taken the vehicle to a shop to have the vehicle inspected and repaired. The vehicle has 10,800 miles on it and recently had the recommended 12k mile maintenance performed on it (May of 2022) by a certified technician, at a certified dealer (Ridenow Powersports in Goodyear Arizona). No issues were reported at the time during that inspection. The vehicle has not been used in a highly spirited way and the brakes applied in normal, dry, conditions. No constant brake compression while riding or any other abnormal operation conditions. I contacted Can Am and they provided no insight, suggestion or direction other that "see an authorized dealer".

    NHTSA complaint 11471793
  15. Filed Jun 8, 2022Failure Jun 1, 2022Kingston, PASteering

    When making a left hand turn or a right turn at 40-45 mph it starts shaking ,I have to slow down then it stops shaking ,this could be an accident waiting to happen,,,the vehicle is a 2019 can am Ryker 600 ace

    NHTSA complaint 11468234
  16. Filed Jun 6, 2022Failure Sep 15, 2021Millers Creek, NCSteering

    My Ryker started giving me problems going into sharp curves to the left. I have taken it to the dealership back in November and they couldn’t find anything wrong with it. The problem continues. The same curves I used to take at 55-60, now I can’t take over 40-45 without the front end feeling like it is going to slid me off the road! The bike I used to love riding and always wanted to take curvy roads with scares me now. It’s not safe! I am either going to take the curves at speed limit and chance getting slug off into a ditch or I am going to slow down 10-15 mph and have someone run into the back of me. I posted my problem on a Ryker Facebook page and had over 60 comments. I am by far not the only one with this same problem! If something doesn’t get done about it, someone is going to get seriously hurt or killed! Please make this a recall! We want to enjoy our bikes like we used to and feel safe doing it!

    NHTSA complaint 11467897
  17. Filed May 25, 2022Failure Jan 25, 202216,000 milesFisher, WVTraction control system

    The contact owns a 2019 CAN-AM Ryker. The contact stated while driving 12 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle started jerking and began to lose motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated upon making half the turn and slightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the pitman arm was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred while driving and making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the traction control was malfunctioning and would engage while making turns. The dealer reported the failure to the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the dealer that the vehicle was operating as intended and that there was no failure with the traction control system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11466064
  18. Filed May 15, 2022Failure May 14, 2022Jackson, GAElectrical system, Steering, Suspension

    Ryker went into limp mode

    NHTSA complaint 11464707
  19. Filed May 14, 2022Failure May 13, 2022Lansdale, PAEngine

    Making left turns causes vehicle to go into limp mode which makes vehicle lose control! It’s a known issue with rykers that BRP refuses to validate!!! Almost lost control and crashed due to it

    NHTSA complaint 11464635
  20. Filed May 14, 2022Failure Dec 16, 2021Edinburg, TXSteering, Unknown or other

    I have been dealing with an issue since December 2021 where the wheels lock up on tight left turns which has been pretty dangerous. Trike gives off vss code c0063 and c006c. I have taken it to the dealer on 3 occasions each time being told it was fixed only to have to situation reoccur a few days later. I have been unable to ride the vehicle since December.

    NHTSA complaint 11464610
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

25 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • TST 144096 Jun 6, 2025 · Other
    Upon installation of the 2-UP passenger seat, difficulty to install might result in the breakage of the latch.
  • TST 137209 Jun 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    RYKER YAW Rate - SAS Sensor Faults These 3 faults (C0063 and/or C0051 and *C006C) can be triggered if the front suspension has excessive play or the front wheel alignment is out of specification
  • TST 136437 Apr 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rykers 900 engines that may have the incorrect camshaft timing. Ryker Equipped with the 900 engine may start well when cold but then can have a rough idle or even dies at idle when the engine is warmed up.
  • TST 137209 Dec 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Yaw rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components.
  • Bulletin 2023-2 Nov 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This bulletin is the detailed repair procedure if the position light and flasher electrical harness in the front fenders have rubbed on the tires wearing the insulating sheath.
  • TST 140638 Nov 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TST includes solution for the noise that can be heard or felt under deceleration at high speed.
  • Message 140046 May 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Message and alert to all dealer RYKER mandatory certification form The front wheel installation is a critical operation and must be performed as explained in the PDI bulletin.
  • TST-136739 May 12, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Pump can be noisy especially when low fuel levels and warm temperatures.
  • Bulletin 2019-8 Jun 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Handlebar may have a play in rotation due to unequal clamping surface Brake oil reservoir diaphragm may be incorrectly installed
  • Bulletin 2019-6 Feb 21, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Bulletin no 2019-6 Speed Sensor Wiring Harness-Corrugated Tube Installation- Unregistered Vehicles Only. The front speed sensor wiring harness could get pinched during the front fender installation
  • Bulletin 2021-4 Apr 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Repair Procedure Revision- Brake Light Switch Adjustment Vehicle may indicate brake light switch failure, rear brake light stays ON or flashes intermittently.
  • TST138262 Nov 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    We have some report that some 602 and 903 engines have been produced with the wrong camshaft. This document will help you to identify the correct one. If the wrong camshaft is installed the unit can have the following symptoms poor, idle, engine performance…
  • 2020-1 Revision Oct 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Campaign Revision- Wheel nut may crack. One or more wheel nuts may crack resulting in a reduced clamping force. New VINs added in the warranty campaign and new steps in the procedure.
  • TST 137209 Oct 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    YAW rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components.
  • TST 136739 Jul 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Ryker's fuel pump noisy when low fuel level and warm temperature
  • TST 137790 REV Jul 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Revision of TST 137790 sent on June 2020. Ryker Fuel Pump modification Part to install to reduce fuel pump noise
  • TST 137790 Jun 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Part to install to reduce fuel pump noise
  • Bulletin 2020-2 Jun 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Vehicle may indicate brake light switch failure. One of the probable cause is the adjustment of the brake light switch/low pressure switch.
  • TST 137241 Dec 2, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Possible contact between the exhaust pipe and frame. Here are some ways to increase the distance between the exhaust pipe and the frame. The minimal distance between the exhaust pipe and the frame should be 5mm. Symptoms Excessive engine vibration felt, exh…
  • TST 137262 Feb 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This technical service tips is to show how to fix some leaks coming from the coolant cap area.
  • 2020-1 Oct 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    One or more wheel nuts may crack resulting in a reduced clamping force. This could eventually affect the integrity of the wheel assembly and the vehicle's behavior. This may increase the risk of a crash.
  • 2019-9 Jul 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty bulletin no: 2019-9 219400843 - Foldable Passenger Backrest - Pivot Attachment Missing Bolts
  • 2019-3 Apr 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Service Bulletin no 2019-3 On-Road Ryker- Importance of Wheel Installation Procedures
  • 2019-2 Mar 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Bulletin no 2019-2 Revision 1 Oil Missing in the Gearbox
  • 2019-2 Jan 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty Bulletin no 2019-2 Oil Missing in the Gearbox
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.