2022 Can-AM Ryker Problems
Compared with other Can-AM Ryker years
More complaints than typical for this model
79/100 1.9× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.9× that of a typical Can-AM Ryker year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 31 of its 33 complaints were filed by the end of 2024.
- Most reported part: Steering (17 complaints, median 15 mi).
- 1 recall with a do-not-drive warning, 4 in total. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2019
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 33filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 600miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 41 do-not-drive
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Can-AM Ryker (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2022 Can-AM Ryker. The part named most often is steering, with 17 complaints (52% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and brakes (6). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 600 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 Can-AM Ryker model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 79 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering17 52%
- Other or unknown7 21%
- Brakes6 18%
- Electrical system6 18%
- Suspension6 18%
- Engine3 9.1%
- Exterior lighting2 6.1%
- Fuel system2 6.1%
Also reported: Wheels (2), Forward collision avoidance (1), Body and structure (1).
Example complaints
Steering: “At random, the bike feels like it has a severe rear wheel wobble when negotiating a left-hand curve. It's a frequent occurrence but inconsistent and unpredictable. I took it to an independent repair shop and my local dealership but the technicians were unable to duplicate the problem on their test rides.”
NHTSA complaint #11548560, filed 2023-10Other or unknown: “On left hand turns only, even at lower speeds, the VSS system is kicking in, preventing safe control of the vehicle, was almost rear ended today when my vehicle refused to accelerate out of a left hand curve, speeding rating curve was 20mph, I was doing 10mph. This occurs frequently to varying degrees on a regular basis, always on left hand turns only. It's never happened on a right hand trun or curve.”
NHTSA complaint #11513037, filed 2023-03Brakes: “Hello On Saturday August 27th 2022 I was driving west on Route 30 in Mattson IL, when I observe smoke coming from the front of my bike. After driving pass a traffic light, I pull over to the right the road and tried to stop my bike applied the brakes and the paddle went straight to the floor. The bike would not stop and I hit the curb. Thankfully I was not injured doing this incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11483155, filed 2022-09Electrical system: “Driving ryker down road at speeds of 55 mph and motorcycle shuts down. All power lost instrument panel off. Was able to pull over to side of road fortunately. Computer says VSS fault will not start. A Facebook member of a group suggested I check number 7 fuse. I did and it was blown. It says it’s for electrical module. It’s 10 amps. I replaced and bike worked again. Next day it blows at an intersection when I’m stopped at a light in traffic. No power again. Pull over and blown number 7 fuse again.”
NHTSA complaint #11464639, filed 2022-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 900 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Can-AM Ryker 2022
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.
- 23V855000Dec 15, 2023Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Can-AM Ryker 2019–2023
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.
- 23V175000Mar 17, 2023Exterior lighting › Brake lightsCovers: Can-AM Ryker 2022–2023, Spyder RT 2020–2023
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…
- 22V799000Oct 22, 2022Electrical system › WiringCovers: Can-AM Ryker 2019–2023
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…
Recall details for the 2022 Can-AM Ryker → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11019368Jun 6, 2025Other or unknown. Upon installation of the 2-UP passenger seat, difficulty to install might result in the breakage of the latch.
- 11015830Mar 5, 2025Brakes, Wheels, Electrical system, Steering. 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.
- 11015828Jan 22, 2025Electrical system. The D.E.S.S. system was not activated from the factory on certain MY22 Ryker vehicles.
- 11015819Oct 2, 2024Electrical system. Installation of the RF D.E.S.S. Post and/or Key with the Programmable FunctionsSome vehicles were manufactured with a D.E.S.S. post and/or key without the programmable functions.
- 10254110Apr 2, 2024Engine cooling. 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…
- 11015624Jun 16, 2023Electrical system. Rykers MY22 produced after June 20th of 2022 are equipped with DESS components but the DESS has not been activated.
- 11015823Jan 11, 2023Electrical system. Installation of the RF D.E.S.S. Post and/or Key with the Programmable Functions. Some vehicles were manufactured with a D.E.S.S. post and/or key without the programmable functions.
- 10229607Dec 12, 2022Brakes, Electronic stability control, Suspension…. Yaw rate sensor faults might be triggered due to loose front suspension components.
- 10226794Nov 30, 2022Vehicle speed control, Equipment. This TST includes solution for the noise that can be heard or felt under deceleration at high speed.
- 10226796Nov 16, 2022Electrical system. 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.
Other model years of the Can-AM Ryker
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 | 1,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 33 | 600 | 4 | — | — | 79 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 35 | 3,000 | 2 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2020 | 16 | 750 | 4 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2019 | 39 | 1,000 | 3 | — | — | 34 · Fewer | Falling |
All Can-AM Ryker model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Can-AM Ryker have?
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2022 Can-AM Ryker as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2022 Can-AM Ryker is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 17 complaints (52% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.
Has the 2022 Can-AM Ryker been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Can-AM Ryker reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 600 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 900 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.