Model year

2020 Can-am Ryker

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Feb 13, 2020 to Apr 15, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year475k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints168.0 times the median 2020 motorcycle
Severity index6.32020 motorcycles average 7.1
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 Can-am Ryker peaked in 2022, with 6 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

50% of complaints about the 2020 Can-am Ryker name steering

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

Steering
8
Wheels
5
Brakes
4
Electrical system
1
Fuel system
1
Structure
1
Suspension
1
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2020 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 2020 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
20V-632Oct 14, 2020Front wheels may have been improperly installed, possibly resulting in their separation from the motorcycleWheels6,958Repair 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 2020 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.

16 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 15, 2025Failure Apr 14, 2025Jefferson City, TNFuel/propulsion system

    Can Am is shutting down while operating on highway. Defective fuel pump Shut down multiple times and at times loss of power

    NHTSA complaint 11654860
  2. Filed Aug 5, 2024Failure Jun 1, 2024Wallingford, CTSuspension, Wheels

    The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Ryker. The contact stated that while making left turns at approximately 25 MPH, the rear wheel vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11606610
  3. Filed Aug 24, 2023Failure Jun 1, 2022Lebanon, ORService brakes, Steering

    While riding the 2020 Can Am Ryker Rally, going into left turns the Ryker will stutter and shake the right front and rear wheel. Feels as tho it is applying the ABS. This only happens on left turns. No issue (yet) doing right turns. Noticed it not long after i purchased the bike back in 2021.

    NHTSA complaint 11540618
  4. Filed Jun 22, 2023Failure Jun 21, 2023Ashtabula, OHService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Steering

    The bike seems to get shaky or even start to skid while taking turns which causes the bike to pull either towards on coming traffic or guardrails. Somebody is either going to get seriously hurt or possibly die as result of poor design. My bike currently does this when it wants to I have no warning lights on. Please get involved and get this fixed, you'd possibly be saving a life.

    NHTSA complaint 11528375
  5. Filed May 19, 2023Failure May 7, 2023Erwin, NCWheels

    I was driving on the interstate at 65 mph. I felt a bump and realized my right front wheel had fallen off and I was riding on the rotor. I applied brake lightly to come to a stop and noticed the only thing holding the rotor on was the brake pads. If I had not applied the brakes, the rotor would have fallen off, the axle would have dug into the pavement and possibly flipped the bike. I was not able to locate the wheel. The bike is at a dealership and have received a quote for repair. My insurance adjuster will look at it in a couple days. I noticed no warning signs, no shaking of the handle bars, no message from the bike prior to the incident.

    NHTSA complaint 11522833
  6. Filed Nov 8, 2022Failure Jun 1, 2022Gallatin, TNSteering

    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 2020 can am Ryker 600 ace

    NHTSA complaint 11492701
  7. Filed Nov 8, 2022Failure Jun 1, 2022Gallatin, TNSteering

    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 11492699
  8. Filed Sep 8, 2022Failure Sep 8, 2022Westmont, ILMotorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right, Column

    The contact owns a 2020 Can-Am Ryker motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column fractured and the handlebars detached, causing the motorcycle to fail to shift gears. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint 11483498
  9. Filed May 15, 2022Failure Jun 20, 2021Belmont, NCUnknown or other, Vehicle speed control

    VSS Limp Mode stuck on. Will not reset. Dealer has the bike, does not know what is wrong. They have called the manufacturer

    NHTSA complaint 11464712
  10. Filed Apr 30, 2022Failure Apr 25, 2022Cornish, NHService brakes, Steering

    When turning left at roadway speeds whether it a slight or stronger turn, the right front brake grabs add though the abs is kicking on. This makes it sometimes hard to steer and make the corner. We had the dealership check the issue and we were told there is nothing wrong. There is most certainly something wrong

    NHTSA complaint 11462842
  11. Filed Feb 19, 2022Failure Dec 11, 2020Morganton, GAYaw/angle sensor

    2020 Ryker 600 has wobble on left hand turns. Has been in for service 9 times (currently in at this time). Concern is I am going to loose control and end up in a ditch, off the side of a mountain or hitting another vehicle. Before wobble started bike would throw VSS codes.

    NHTSA complaint 11452950
  12. Filed Sep 11, 2021Failure Sep 4, 2021Hamptonville, NCService brakes, Steering

    While riding the bike with my 9 year old son as a passenger we came up on a slow vehicle. Attempted to pass in a passing lane to the left side of the slow car, we were traveling about 50 mph. The both lanes were flat and straight with no rough pavement. I got into the left land and throttled to accelerate. Once slightly ahead of the car I started to turn to the right to complete the overtake and upon pulling the handlebars to initiate the turn it stated hard braking both front wheels like the abs kicked in. I released throttle and kept straight and now the car is beside us again. Throttled into a little to attempt to pass again and the same thing happened again. When attempted to turn right it started locking both front brakes up. This time I noticed vss flashing on dash. I throttled hard this time as the car was now beside us and held on for dear life and once moving straight and not turning it quit the braking / shaking. We pulled off up the road and gathered our thoughts and even the slow car stopped to check on us and thought our wheel was falling off. Only happened those 2 times and thes rest of day was fine. Truly a dangerous situation and if it had been my wife on my bike instead of my 60lb son, i don't think I could've overpowered the jerking of the handlebars and I think we would've wrecked.

    NHTSA complaint 11432553
  13. Filed Jul 26, 2021Failure Jul 26, 2021Chesapeake, VAWheels

    The dealership refuses to perform the safety recall because I did not purchase the vehicle from them

    NHTSA complaint 11426526
  14. Filed Dec 14, 2020Failure Nov 25, 2020350 milesOdessa, TXLugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CAN-AM RYKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THE LUG NUT HOLDING THE WHEEL WAS BARELY TIGHTENED AND COULD BE LOOSENED BY HAND. DESPITE THE NUT BEING TIGHTENED AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE, THE FAILURE PERSISTED SHORTLY AFTER. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO HIS RESIDENCE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 350.

    NHTSA complaint 11383352
  15. Filed Sep 12, 2020Failure Sep 7, 20202,893 milesArundel, MEWheelsCrash1 injured

    FRONT RIGHT WHEEL (TIRE AND HUB) CAME OFF AT ABOUT 50MPH. THEN STRUCK ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE RIDER

    NHTSA complaint 11354625
  16. Filed Feb 13, 2020Failure Feb 8, 2020750 milesBrooksville, FLBody

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 CAN-AM RYKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE TAMPA BAY POWER SPORTS DEALER, LOCATED AT 13521 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33613, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT HAVE STRUCK AN OBJECT THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 750.

    NHTSA complaint 11309051
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

18 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 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…
  • 2020-6 Oct 15, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Safety Campaign- Possible Front Wheel Loss. The front wheel assembly may not have been performed properly (torque application and installation of the red locking clip).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • PDI 137019 Oct 2, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Ryker 2020 Low Torque on FDU The bolts that holds the FDU to the swing arm are not torqued as specification for these vehicles.
  • 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.