50 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
Certain Ram 1500 trucks may have a problem with the seat belt buckles in the second row. The anchors that attach the center and left-side seat belt buckles to the vehicle may not have been installed correctly. Because of this, these seat belts may not properly hold occupants in place during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. These vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for seat belt anchorages.
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles because of a manufacturing defect in the side curtain airbags. The part that fills the airbag with gas, on the right side, the left side, or both, may break apart. A dealer will replace one or both of the side curtain airbags as needed, at no cost to the owner. Chrysler mailed notification letters to owners, and the company has a customer service line for owners with questions.
Certain Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks have a problem with the steering column control module that can stop the driver's side air bag from deploying properly in a crash. The air bag is meant to help protect the driver, but this issue means it may not inflate the way it's supposed to when it's needed, which could affect how well the driver is protected during a collision.
The side curtain airbags on the left and right sides of these trucks have inflators that were manufactured with a defect. Because of this defect, the inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys. If that happens, small sharp pieces of metal can fly out with enough force to strike people inside the vehicle, which can cause injury to the driver or passengers nearby.
On certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 trucks, the air bag on the driver's side may not be properly connected. Because of this loose connection, if the vehicle is in a crash, the air bag might not inflate the way it is supposed to.
On these Ram trucks, the right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling certain Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The glass in the driver's side mirror can come loose and detach from the mirror housing. Because the mirror glass may fall off, the driver may not be able to see clearly out of that mirror while driving.
Certain Ram 1500 trucks have a software problem in the computer that runs the anti-lock brakes. Because of the fault, that computer can shut off the truck's electronic stability control system. With stability control switched off, the truck no longer meets the federal safety standard that covers these systems. The fix is a software update for the brake control computer, done by a dealer at no charge to the owner.
On some Jeep Grand Cherokee and RAM 1500 trucks with 3.0L diesel engines, a sensor on the crankshaft may come apart. This can cause the engine to lose track of fuel injector and camshaft timing, which may make the engine stall.
Some 2021 Ram 1500 trucks with the 5.7-liter eTorque engine have a computer chip, called the powertrain control module, that controls the engine. A software problem in this chip can cause the engine to get the wrong mixture of fuel and air. This incorrect fuel mixture can cause the engine to stall while you are driving.
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 1500 and Ram 2500 trucks because a part called the trailer reverse steering control module may stop the rearview camera image from appearing on the screen when the truck is shifted into reverse. Because the rearview image does not always show up, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety rule that requires vehicles to give the driver a view of what is behind them while backing up.
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The strikers that the tailgate latches onto may be out of alignment, so the tailgate may not latch properly. A tailgate that is not latched can open while the truck is being driven. Dealers will inspect how the tailgate striker lines up with the latch on the truck bed and adjust it if needed, free of charge. Chrysler mailed owner letters on December 22, 2022.
On these Jeep and Ram vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines, the high pressure fuel pump may fail. If this happens, the engine can stall.
A software error in the radio may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when a driver shifts into reverse. Without that image showing, the driver has less visibility of what is behind the vehicle. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet a federal safety standard for rear visibility.
On some Jeep Grand Cherokee and RAM 1500 vehicles with 3.0L diesel engines, the high-pressure fuel pump can fail and send debris into the fuel system. This can starve the engine of fuel.
The side air bag inflatable curtains in these trucks may have been built with the wrong amount of compressed gas inside them. Because of this, the air bag curtain may not deploy the way it is designed to if it is needed during a crash. Dealers will replace the side air bag curtain assemblies on the affected trucks, at no charge to the owner.
Certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks have a problem with a part called the Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module. This part may prevent the rearview camera image from showing up on the display when the truck is in reverse. Because of this, these trucks don't meet a federal safety standard covering rear visibility. Dealers will update the software in this module to fix the problem, free of charge.
Ram is recalling certain 1500 trucks that may have been built with a spare tire that is the wrong size. The tire size and correct inflation pressure listed on the vehicle's tire information label do not match the spare tire that was actually installed. Because of this mismatch, a driver following the label could put the wrong amount of air into the spare tire.
This recall affects certain Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The inflator for the side airbag curtain, the part that fills the airbag with gas, may have its end cap detach, or the inflator itself may split open. If that happens, gas can escape suddenly and push the end cap or other pieces into the vehicle.
Some Ram 1500 vehicles have a module that controls a trailer reverse steering and camera system. Because of an issue with this module, the rearview camera image may fail to display on the vehicle's screen. Without that image, the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle is reduced, and a reduced rear view increases the risk of a crash or an injury to someone behind the vehicle.
Some Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks were built without the retaining clip that holds the brake pedal push rod in place. Without this clip, the brake pedal can separate from the brake system.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
Some Ram 1500 and 2500 trucks have a driver-side mirror where the glass can come loose from its backing plate, so it no longer gives a clear reflection.
In the event of a crash, the front seat belt retractors on these vehicles may not properly slow an occupant's forward movement after the belt locks. This means the seat belt may not restrain the occupant as effectively as intended during a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain Jeep, Ram, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles with 8.4-inch or 12-inch radio screens. A software error can leave the backup camera picture on the screen after the driver has shifted out of reverse. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule covering rear visibility. Dealers will update the radio display software. Owners can also choose to have the software updated remotely, over the air, instead of visiting a dealer.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 and 2020 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with adjustable pedals. On these trucks, the floormats may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to its normal resting, or idle, position when the pedal is in certain positions.
Certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 trucks with the 3.0L diesel engine have a sensor wheel on the engine's crankshaft that can delaminate, or come apart. This sensor helps the engine keep the fuel injectors and camshaft timing working together. If the wheel breaks down, the engine can lose that timing information, and the truck's engine may stall while you are driving it.
A part inside the side curtain airbag, called the diffuser, may not have been crimped properly. This could cause the diffuser to detach from the inflator if the airbag deploys in a crash. If the diffuser detaches during deployment, the airbag may not inflate the way it should. This increases the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will replace the side curtain airbag assemblies, free of charge.
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 1500, Ram 1500 Classic and Jeep Compass vehicles. The arm or arms that hold the windshield wipers may come loose. If that happens, the wipers may not work properly, and the driver may not be able to see as well in some weather. Dealers will tighten the nuts that hold the wiper arms in place, free of charge.
Some four-wheel-drive Ram 1500 pickup trucks have a transfer case gear that may not have been installed correctly. Because of this, the gear problem can cause the truck to become stuck in neutral. If this happens while the truck is being driven, the vehicle could suddenly lose power. In addition, the truck may lose the ability to stay in 'Park,' meaning it might not stay parked as expected.
On some 2019 Ram 1500 trucks, the wrong tire pressure sensor may have been installed during manufacturing. Because of this, the dashboard warning light may not turn on when a tire's air pressure gets low, so the driver would have no way of knowing there is a problem with the tire. Chrysler dealers will replace the sensor to fix the problem, free of charge.
Some Ram 1500 trucks were built with a power steering part that got contaminated during manufacturing. This part can short circuit, which may cause the power steering assist to cut in and out unexpectedly. When that happens, steering can suddenly feel harder to control, especially at lower speeds or during tight maneuvers like parking. This inconsistent steering effort can make the truck harder to handle safely.
Certain Ram 1500 trucks with diesel engines have an engine cooling part called the EGR cooler that can develop cracks. If it cracks, hot coolant that has turned to vapor can leak into the engine's air intake system. Once inside, this vapor can mix with air and combust inside the intake manifold.
This recall covers a rear step kit that was installed on some Ram 1500 trucks. In a rear-impact crash, the step kit may cause the truck's rear control arms to come into contact with the fuel tank. That contact between the control arms and the fuel tank is the safety problem covered by this recall, and it applies specifically to trucks with this step kit installed.
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 1500 trucks because the instrument cluster may not properly light up warning indicators for the driver. This means important warning lights about the vehicle's systems might not display as they should, so the driver may not be alerted to a problem.
Some Ram 1500 trucks may have a spare tire that is a different size than what is listed on the tire information label inside the vehicle. The label also lists the wrong inflation pressure for the spare that was actually included. Because of this mismatch, a driver following the label's instructions could put the wrong amount of air into the spare tire, which increases the risk of a crash if that tire is used.
In some Ram 1500 trucks, the memory in the computer that controls the air bags and seat belt pretensioners can become corrupted. When this happens, it can disable the vehicle's air bags and seat belt pretensioners so they would not work as intended.
On certain Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks with a power locking tailgate, a part called the tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture. If it does, the tailgate can unlatch and open while the truck is being driven.
The weld connecting the rear driveshaft's tube and yoke may not be fully fused. This could cause the weld to crack or the driveshaft to fracture. If the driveshaft fractures, it could detach from the truck and become a hazard on the road, or the truck could lose drive power. Either of these can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the rear driveshaft, free of charge.
Some Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 vehicles have a part in the steering column, called the stub shaft, that was not machined correctly during the manufacturing process. Because of this, the part may break. If it breaks, the steering wheel could come loose and separate completely from the steering column, leaving the driver without the ability to steer the vehicle at all.
Certain Ram 1500 trucks with a 48-volt auxiliary battery system behind the rear seat may have had an incorrect assembly repair. This can cause the wire terminal connection on the auxiliary battery to overheat. An overheating battery connection can start a fire inside the cabin, and this can happen even when the vehicle's ignition is off.
On certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with adjustable pedals, the brake pedal may travel farther than it's supposed to and separate from the rest of the pedal assembly while the vehicle is being driven. If the brake pedal comes apart from the assembly like this, the driver may not be able to use the brakes to slow down or stop the truck when needed.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks equipped with a 12-inch touchscreen and a base-level heating and air conditioning system. In this combination, the windshield defrosting and defogging system doesn't work.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks because a battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may not have been properly secured. This can lead to a loss of power steering assist.
On some RAM 1500 trucks, the sensor that tracks the passenger seat's position can come loose and shift out of place. When that happens, the system can no longer tell whether the seat is all the way forward, which affects how the front airbag adjusts when it deploys. Dealers will check the sensor bracket on the passenger seat track and replace it if needed.
Some RAM 1500 trucks may have a rear differential that was not filled with enough oil, which can cause the rear axle assembly to fail. If the axle fails, the truck could lose the ability to drive, or the rear wheels could lock up unexpectedly while driving. Either situation makes the truck harder to control and increases the chance of a crash.
A voltage regulator chip on the circuit board inside the powertrain control module may fail. If this chip fails, the vehicle may stall while it is being driven, or it may fail to start at all. To correct this problem, Chrysler dealers will replace the entire powertrain control module with a new one so the vehicle does not experience this stalling or no-start condition again.
Some Dodge Journey and Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles may have a backup camera that loses its picture while the driver is backing up. This means the camera image can disappear from the screen right when the driver is relying on it to see what's behind the vehicle.
Chrysler is recalling certain Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler vehicles from several model years because the cruise control may not shut off. If a wire inside the vehicle shorts out while cruise control is in use, the driver may not be able to cancel it by pressing the brake pedal or by switching the system off. The vehicle could keep going at its set speed or even speed up. Dealers will inspect and reprogram the engine or powertrain computer.
On certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and Ram 1500 vehicles, the wrong part may have been installed in the transmission that locks it into park. Because of this, the transmission may fail to shift into 'park' and hold the vehicle in place, meaning the vehicle could move on its own when the driver thinks it is safely parked.
In some RAM pickups and cab chassis trucks with a column-mounted gear shifter, holding the brake pedal down for a long time while the truck is running and in Park can cause a small part called the brake-transmission shift interlock pin to get stuck open. When that happens, the truck can be shifted out of Park into another gear without anyone pressing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 660 | 25 | 8 | 25 |
| 2019 | 30 | 24 | 0 | 1,472 | 75 | 11 | 63 |
| 2020 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 623 | 24 | 6 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 677 | 27 | 4 | 23 |
NHTSA lists 50 safety recalls covering the 2018–2021 RAM 1500. 37 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ram 1500 Rear Seat Belt Anchor Problem" (NHTSA campaign 26V495000), reported Jul 30, 2026.
The 2019 RAM 1500 has the most, with 30 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 14. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 RAM 1500 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Ram 1500 Brake Pedal Separation Risk (21V037000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised RAM dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: