28 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.
Reported Dec 1, 2025 · Campaign 25V824000 · Model years: 2019
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.
Reported Nov 6, 2025 · Campaign 25V765000 · Model years: 2021
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.
Reported Nov 27, 2024 · Campaign 24V896000 · Model years: 2018
Some Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks have a hydraulic control unit that may fail. If it fails, the anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control systems can stop working. Losing these systems can make the vehicle harder to control and increases the risk of a crash.
Reported Feb 9, 2023 · Campaign 23V060000 · Model years: 2021
Some Ram trucks with a Cummins diesel engine have a heater relay that may develop an electrical short, whether the ignition is on or off. This short can cause a fire in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Reported Dec 8, 2022 · Campaign 22V904000 · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
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.
Reported Nov 10, 2022 · Campaign 22V835000 · Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, a build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may cause transmission fluid to leak out through the dipstick tube.
Reported Mar 10, 2022 · Campaign 22V140000 · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
A problem with the computer that controls the anti-lock brakes may prevent the electronic stability control warning light from turning on when it should, under certain conditions. If that warning light fails to turn on during an electronic stability control problem, it increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the software in that computer to fix the issue, free of charge.
Reported Jan 27, 2022 · Campaign 22V035000 · Model years: 2019, 2020
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks and cab chassis models. The windshield wiper arms may loosen over time, which can cause the wipers to stop working properly. This can make it harder for the driver to see out of the windshield in certain weather conditions, since the wipers may not clear the glass the way they should.
Reported Nov 24, 2021 · Campaign 21V925000 · Model years: 2021
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.
Reported Nov 12, 2021 · Campaign 21V880000 · Model years: 2019, 2020
This recall covers certain Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can cause the engine to stall suddenly without warning.
Reported Oct 14, 2021 · Campaign 21V798000 · Model years: 2021
Some Ram trucks with a Cummins diesel engine have a relay that may develop an electrical short, whether the ignition is on or off. This short can cause a vehicle fire, increasing the risk of injury.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
Reported Mar 11, 2021 · Campaign 21V163000 · Model years: 2021
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram 2500, 3500, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks equipped with the Cummins diesel engine because an electrical short may occur in the intake heater grid relay, part of the truck's electrical system. This short could lead to a vehicle fire. Dealers will inspect the relay and replace it if needed, and in some cases will add insulating material to it after inspection.
Reported Oct 8, 2020 · Campaign 20V622000 · Model years: 2020
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 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 pickup trucks that were built with an accessory bed step. On these trucks, the bed step may suddenly break while it is being used, when weight is placed on it from the side. Dealers will replace the support brace for the bed step at no cost to the owner, and Chrysler will notify owners about the recall.
Reported Jan 24, 2020 · Campaign 20V043000 · Model years: 2019, 2020
Inside the transmission, a buildup of pressure and heat may cause transmission fluid to leak out through the dipstick tube. If this leaking fluid comes into contact with the turbocharger or another heat source in the engine area, it could catch fire. Dealers will replace a part inside the transmission and update the vehicle's computer software to fix this problem at no cost to the owner.
Reported Aug 29, 2019 · Campaign 19V635000 · Model years: 2019
Some Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks have front brake calipers that were built with the wrong fluid inside them. This can make the rubber seals inside the calipers swell up. When that happens, the brakes can drag, meaning they stay partly engaged even when you're not pressing the pedal. Dragging brakes can overheat, which raises the risk of a crash.
Reported Jun 27, 2019 · Campaign 19V498000 · Model years: 2019
Some Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 diesel trucks may have fuel lines that leak fuel into the engine compartment. If that leaking fuel reaches a possible ignition source, it raises the risk of a fire.
Reported May 9, 2019 · Campaign 19V347000 · Model years: 2018
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.
Reported Jan 25, 2019 · Campaign 19V021000 · Model years: 2018
Certain Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks have a steering part called the drag link, which is held in place by a jam nut. That nut may loosen, which can let one end of the drag link separate from the rest of the steering.
Reported Oct 16, 2018 · Campaign 18E096000 · Model years: 2018
This recall covers AEV 3-inch Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits installed on certain 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and 3500HD trucks. The kits were not installed and machined correctly, which can weaken the connection between the steering drag link and the steering knuckle. Over time, this weakened connection can cause the steering drag link to break. If that happens, the driver could lose the ability to steer the truck.
Reported Jun 14, 2018 · Campaign 18V398000 · Model years: 2018
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.
Reported May 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000 · Model years: 2018
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.
Reported Feb 8, 2018 · Campaign 18V100000 · Model years: 2018
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.
Reported Dec 21, 2017 · Campaign 17V824000 · Model years: 2018
Chrysler is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler and RAM vehicles fitted with certain Kidde plastic-handle or push-button "Pindicator" fire extinguishers. These extinguishers can become clogged, so they may not spray as expected, or they may take a great deal of force to set off. On some models, the nozzle can come off the valve with enough force to cause injury, which also leaves the extinguisher unusable. Owners will be told to contact Kidde for a replacement.
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.
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering the 2018–2021 RAM 2500. 21 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 side airbag inflators may rupture" (NHTSA campaign 25V824000), reported Dec 1, 2025.
Which RAM 2500 model year has the most recalls?
The 2019 RAM 2500 has the most, with 12 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 8. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the RAM 2500?
Yes. 2 RAM 2500 recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Ram Diesel Trucks Heater Relay Fire Risk (23V060000); Ram Diesel Trucks Relay Fire Risk (21V798000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
How do I check whether my RAM 2500 has an open recall?
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.
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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: