2019 Can-Am Ryker problems & reliability
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Can-Am Ryker, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2019 Can-Am Ryker vehicles were involved in 12 fatal crashes with 11 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 17 | 44% |
| Wheels → | 14 | 36% |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 13% |
| Suspension | 4 | 10% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 8% |
| Engine | 2 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 13 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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”
Steering · filed Oct 29, 2024
“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…”
Electrical System · filed Oct 23, 2023
“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…”
Steering · filed Oct 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
25 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Can-Am Ryker. The 10 most recent:
Upon installation of the 2-UP passenger seat, difficulty to install might result in the breakage of the latch.
TST 144096 · Other · issued Jun 6, 2025
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 137209 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2024
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 136437 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 2, 2024
Yaw rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components.
TST 137209 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 12, 2022
This TST includes solution for the noise that can be heard or felt under deceleration at high speed.
TST 140638 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 30, 2022
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.
Bulletin 2023-2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 16, 2022
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.
Message 140046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2022
Fuel Pump can be noisy especially when low fuel levels and warm temperatures.
TST-136739 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 12, 2021
Repair Procedure Revision- Brake Light Switch Adjustment Vehicle may indicate brake light switch failure, rear brake light stays ON or flashes intermittently.
Bulletin 2021-4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2021
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…
TST138262 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2020
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2019 Can-Am Ryker has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2019 Can-Am Ryker?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.