2022 Can-Am Ryker steering problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2022 Can-Am Ryker — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 27, 2025
“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 “VSS fault” and went into “limp mode” preventing me from driving over 40mph - was in the mountains, 60…”
filed Oct 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Handlebar stem bolt may break unexpectedly due to insufficient thread lengthCampaign 22V503000 · Jul 13, 2022
Related service bulletins
Ryker Vehicle Stability System (VSS) Issues Variation in the front wheel alignment process on the production line can have an influence on the Vehicle Stability System (VSS) activation.
Quality Bulletin 2024-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2025
Steering problems in other Ryker years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ryker | 13 | 37% |
| 2019 Ryker | 17 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Can-Am Ryker
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.