43 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. 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.
A software error can make the instrument panel go blank — that is the display behind the steering wheel showing your speed, which gear you are in, and the warning lights. With it dark, you cannot tell whether you are in Drive or Reverse, and you would not see alerts about the brakes, stability control, low tire pressure, or the airbags. Chrysler mailed letters in May 2026; a dealer reloads the software.
The part that sends power from your vehicle to a trailer was designed wrong. If you tow, the trailer's brake lights and turn signals may not light up, so drivers behind you cannot tell when you are slowing down or turning. The trailer's own brakes can also stop working, which leaves your vehicle doing all the stopping with a heavy trailer pushing from behind. The dealer replaces the trailer tow module at no cost.
A software mistake in the computer that controls the air bags and seat belts can keep the driver's air bag and/or the driver's seat belt tightener from going off in a crash. The same problem also shuts down electronic stability control, the system that helps keep the truck from sliding or spinning on slippery roads and in sharp turns. The dealer fixes it by reloading the software in that computer, at no cost to you.
These trucks have curtain airbags that drop down alongside the side windows in a crash. Because of a manufacturing defect, the metal canister that fills one or both of those bags can burst instead of inflating them properly. If that happens, sharp pieces of metal can fly out and strike people inside the truck. The problem only shows up in a crash, which is exactly when the airbag is supposed to protect you. Dealers replace the affected airbags free.
A software error can make the display screen behind the steering wheel go completely blank. That screen is where you see your speed, your warning lights, and which gear the truck is in. With it dark, you would not see a brake warning light come on, and you could not confirm whether the truck is in drive or reverse. The dealer updates the software, or replaces the whole instrument cluster if the update is not enough, at no charge.
A control part inside the steering column may keep the driver's airbag from working the way it should. If you are in a crash, the airbag in the steering wheel may not inflate, leaving you without that protection. These trucks do not meet the federal rule for crash protection because of it. Nothing about the way the truck drives will feel different, so you cannot tell on your own whether yours is affected.
The curtain airbags that drop down over the side windows have a part inside that inflates them with gas. Because of a manufacturing mistake, that part can break apart when the airbag goes off. Instead of just cushioning you, it can send sharp metal pieces flying into the cab and hurt the people inside. Dealers will replace one or both side curtain airbags as needed, at no cost. Owner letters were mailed in September 2025.
The dashboard gauge cluster in certain 2026 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks, including cab chassis versions, can show the wrong brake system warning light. That means if something goes wrong with the brakes, the truck may not warn you the way it is supposed to, so you would not know to get it looked at. A dealer replaces the whole instrument panel cluster free of charge.
Some Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the small 3.5-inch dashboard display and a column shifter have a software error. The display can show the wrong gear, so it might read park or neutral when the truck is actually in drive or reverse. A driver who trusts that reading could step out or release the brake and have the truck move unexpectedly. Federal rules cover what these displays must show, so the trucks do not meet the standard. Dealers reload the software free.
The side curtain airbags run along the roof above the side windows and drop down in a crash. On these trucks, a manufacturing problem means the part that inflates the airbag — on the right side, the left side, or both — can burst instead of filling the bag. If that happens, sharp pieces of metal can fly into the cab and hit the people inside. A dealer will replace one or both side curtain airbags at no cost.
These trucks have a part called the hydraulic control unit that runs the anti-lock brakes, the electronic stability control and the traction control. It can fail, shutting all three systems off. Without them, the wheels can lock up in a hard stop and the truck gets no help staying straight on slippery roads or in a sudden swerve, which makes a crash more likely. The notice does not say your regular brakes stop working.
The radio software in these vehicles can keep the backup camera picture from appearing at all. When you shift into reverse, the screen may not show what is behind you, so you cannot see a child, a person, or an object in the vehicle's path while backing up. That makes it much easier to hit something you never saw. The repair is a software update for the radio, done at the dealer or sent to the vehicle wirelessly.
A software error in the computer that runs the anti-lock brakes can switch off the electronic stability control system. Stability control senses when the vehicle is starting to slide or spin in a turn and automatically brakes individual wheels to help you stay on course. With it shut off, you still have normal brakes and steering, but you lose that automatic help. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule that requires stability control to work.
A weld inside the transmission control unit may not be strong enough. If it fails, transmission fluid can leak onto electrical parts. That can make the truck lose drive power while you are moving, or lose the park function, so it might roll after you shift into park. Chrysler says both of these raise the risk of a crash. A dealer will replace the valve body and control unit at no charge. Owner letters were expected to be mailed July 26, 2024.
A part in the steering column may not have been welded correctly at the factory. That part carries the electrical signal to the driver's airbag in the steering wheel. If the weld is bad, the airbag may not inflate during a crash, so the driver would not get the protection it is supposed to give. A dealer will check the part and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
The control unit behind the steering wheel, the part that handles the stalk for your turn signals and high beams, may not work properly. Using the turn signal can switch on your high beams, and using the high beams can switch on a turn signal. The turn signal may also fail to shut itself off after you finish a turn. Other drivers can be misled or blinded. Dealers update the module software, and replace the module if needed, free.
The software that runs the radio and touchscreen can keep the backup camera picture from showing up when you shift into reverse. Without that picture you cannot see what is directly behind the truck, so it is easier to back into a person or an object. Federal rules require the camera view to appear. The fix is a free software update at the dealer; no parts need to be replaced.
These diesel trucks use an electric heater to help the engine start in cold weather. The relay — the switch that turns that heater on — can short out electrically, and it can do so whether the ignition is on or off. A short there can start a fire in the engine compartment. A dealer will replace the relay free of charge. The repair is being rolled out in stages, starting with 2023 models, then 2022, then 2021.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
On these Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups, the catch that the tailgate latches onto may be out of position. As a result the tailgate may not lock shut properly and can swing open while you are driving. Anything in the bed that is not tied down can then slide or fall out onto the road behind you, where it becomes a hazard for other drivers. The dealer adjusts it free.
Pressure and heat can build up inside the automatic transmission on these heavy-duty Ram pickups. That pressure can push transmission fluid out of the dipstick tube, the tube where you check the fluid level. If that fluid drips onto something hot in the engine bay, it can catch fire. A dealer will install a new dipstick and a new transmission vent part so the pressure can escape normally instead of forcing fluid out. The parts and labor cost you nothing.
The computer that controls your diesel engine may have a part inside it that was installed crooked. That part can short out, and when it does the computer stops talking to the rest of the truck. The result is that your truck can lose power while you are driving. This affects certain Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 models with the 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel engine. A dealer will put in a new engine computer at no cost to you.
A software glitch in the radio can stop the backup camera picture from showing on the screen when you shift into reverse. This affects certain 2022 Ram 1500 and 2500 pickups and 3500 cab chassis trucks. Federal rules require these trucks to display that view, so they do not meet the standard. Without the picture you lose the rear view the camera is supposed to give you while backing up. The dealer reloads the radio software, which takes care of it.
Certain Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks and Dodge Durango SUVs have a software problem in the anti-lock brake computer. Because of it, the dashboard warning light for the electronic stability control — the system that helps keep the vehicle from skidding or spinning — may not light up when that system has a problem. So you could be driving with the stability system not working and never be told about it. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
The nuts that hold the windshield wiper arms in place can loosen. When that happens, the wipers may not sweep properly, may move out of position, or may stop clearing the glass at all — a real problem in rain or snow, when you need to see the road. The fix is quick: a dealer tightens the wiper nuts free of charge. This recall expands an earlier one, 20V-208, to cover more trucks. Owner letters were mailed in February 2022.
These trucks have airbags that drop down from the roof rail alongside the side windows to protect your head in a crash. Some were built with the wrong amount of compressed gas inside the inflator, so they may not inflate the way they are supposed to. You would have no way to tell from the driver's seat; the problem only shows up in a crash, when the airbag may not protect you properly and could add to your injuries.
Certain Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks with the Cummins 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine may have a fuel pump that fails. That pump pushes fuel into the engine at high pressure, and if it breaks the engine can shut off suddenly while you are driving, with no warning first. The dealer replaces the pump, updates the engine computer software, and checks the other fuel parts, replacing any that are damaged.
These diesel pickups and cab chassis trucks have a relay — an electrical switch — for the intake heater that helps the engine start in cold weather. It can short out and start a fire, whether the ignition is on or off. A dealer will inspect the relay and replace it if needed, free of charge. This recall has since been replaced by a newer, broader recall, 23V060, which covers the same problem on these trucks.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
On these cab chassis trucks with the Cummins 6.7-liter High Output engine, the engine's software may not warn you when the oil level gets too low. Running the engine low on oil can damage it, and that damage can cause an oil leak or even a hole in the engine block. Either one raises the chance of a fire. Dealers will update the engine software at no cost. Owner letters were mailed June 25, 2021.
The owner's manual and service manual for these Ram trucks list the wrong tightening setting for the lug nuts that hold the wheels on. Following those instructions makes the nuts too tight, which can crack or break a wheel stud. If enough studs break, a wheel can come off the truck while you are driving. The dealer corrects the instructions and inspects your wheel studs, replacing any bad ones free.
These heavy-duty Ram trucks with the 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel have an electrical part called the solid state intake heater grid relay. That part can short out, and a short there can start a fire in the truck. Because of that, Chrysler tells owners not to park these trucks inside buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the final repair is finished. A dealer will check the relay and replace it if needed, and may add insulating material.
The software in your 8.4-inch or 12-inch radio screen has a bug. After you back up and shift out of reverse, the picture from the backup camera can stay on the screen instead of switching back to the normal display. That means you can be driving forward while a rear-facing picture is still showing, which can pull your eyes and attention off the road ahead. The fix is a software update for the radio screen.
Some Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks with the Cummins 6.7-liter High Output diesel engine don't protect the engine well enough while it's warming up. Before the engine reaches normal operating temperature, the oil may not fully coat the bearings on the connecting rods inside. That can damage the engine and break a connecting rod, which may punch a hole in the engine block. Oil can then leak onto hot engine or exhaust parts and start a fire.
Some Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups were built with an add-on step under the bed that helps you climb up. If you put weight on it from the side, the step can break without warning. Someone standing on it could fall and get hurt. This does not affect how the truck drives, steers, or stops. Dealers will replace the support brace that holds the step, free of charge.
Pressure and heat can build up inside the automatic transmission on these pickups, pushing transmission fluid out through the dipstick tube. That fluid can land on the turbocharger or another hot part under the hood and catch fire. The repair replaces a plate inside the transmission and reloads the truck's control software so the pressure does not build up. Owners were notified starting in March 2020, and the work is done at a dealer.
The brake calipers are the parts that squeeze the brake pads against the wheels to slow you down. On these trucks, the calipers were built using the wrong fluid during assembly, and that fluid can make the rubber seals inside swell up. Swollen seals keep the brakes from fully releasing, so they drag against the wheels. Dragging brakes get very hot, and overheated brakes can stop working properly. A dealer will replace the front calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes.
The fuel lines on these diesel trucks may leak fuel into the engine compartment. Diesel pooling or dripping around a hot, running engine is dangerous: if it reaches anything that can ignite it, the truck can catch fire. Dealers will look over the fuel lines and put in new ones if they find a problem. The inspection and any new parts are free of charge.
These trucks have a power locking tailgate. A small tab inside the tailgate's power latch actuator can crack. If it breaks, the tailgate can unlatch and swing open on its own while you are driving. Anything in the bed can then slide or fall out onto the road, where it becomes a hazard for the drivers behind you. Chrysler expanded this recall in August 2019 to cover many more trucks. A dealer repairs the tailgate latch at no cost.
A large nut on the steering linkage under the front of these trucks can work itself loose. If it does, one end of the drag link, the bar that carries your steering input to the front wheels, can come apart. If that happens, you lose the ability to steer. The dealer will check how tight the nut is and either replace the drag link or weld the nut in place so it cannot loosen.
This recall covers certain AEV 3-inch Dualsport suspension lift kits (part numbers N0436000 and N0436001) installed on 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and 3500HD trucks. When the kit was installed, the truck's original steering knuckle was machined and fitted incorrectly. That weakens the joint where the steering drag link attaches. The weakened joint can break apart, and you would lose the ability to steer. Dealers will inspect the truck and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018.
Chrysler is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera picture can disappear from the screen while you are reversing, which means you could be backing up with no view of what is behind you. Because of this, the vehicles do not meet the federal rule for rear visibility. Dealers will replace the rearview mirror free of charge.
These vehicles have cruise control, which holds a set speed for you. A short circuit in the wiring can lock the cruise control on. If that happens, tapping the brake pedal or pressing the off button may not shut it off, and the vehicle can keep its speed or even speed up on its own. Chrysler tells owners to stop using cruise control until the free computer software update is done at a dealer.
On these RAM trucks with a column shifter, holding the brake pedal down for a long stretch while the truck is running and in Park can make a small locking pin stick in the open position. With that pin stuck, the transmission can be moved out of Park into any gear without anyone pressing the brake pedal and even without the key in the ignition. That means the truck can end up in gear by accident and roll away.
These vehicles came with a Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguisher, and those extinguishers have been recalled. The extinguisher can clog so it does not spray, or take far too much force to set off. On some models the nozzle can blow off the valve hard enough to injure someone. The vehicle itself is not defective — the problem is the safety equipment you would reach for during a fire. Kidde will send a free replacement.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the RAM 3500. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 798 | 15 | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 | 134 | 10 | 5 | 8 |
| 2020 | 116 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 2021 | 62 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 189 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 43 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: