26 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.
Chrysler says water may enter the wiring for the power steering system in certain Ram ProMaster vans, including the electric Ram 3500. If this happens, the power steering assist that helps turn the wheel can stop working.
Certain vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints may have retractors that fail to lock. If the retractor does not lock, a wheelchair inside the vehicle may not be properly secured.
The electrical circuit that powers the radiator cooling fan in these Ram ProMaster vans may overheat. An electrical circuit that gets too hot increases the chance of a fire starting in the vehicle. Because of this safety risk, some owners have already been sent an early notification letter ahead of the full recall notice, telling them about the danger before the repair is ready. Chrysler will fix the affected fan system as part of this recall.
Some Ram ProMaster battery electric vehicles have software in the electric drive module that may not manage torque correctly. This can cause the vehicle to lose drive power.
Cracks can develop in a microprocessor used by the rearview camera on these vehicles. When that happens, the camera's image may not display properly on the screen, so these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for rear visibility. Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no charge, though the replacement parts are not yet available. Interim letters warning owners of the issue were mailed starting September 30, 2025, and a second letter announcing the final remedy is expected around July 2026.
Some Ram ProMaster vans have a software error in the security gateway module that can cause the rearview camera image to not display at all. This means the driver may not be able to see the view behind the vehicle when backing up. Dealers will update the security gateway module software to fix this, at no cost to owners. Chrysler has already begun mailing notification letters to owners about this issue.
A software issue in the radio can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the screen. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the federal safety standard for rear visibility, FMVSS 111. To fix the problem, dealers will update the radio software, or the software update will be delivered over-the-air. This repair is free of charge for owners of the affected vehicles.
Some ProMaster vans are missing a beam inside the side door meant to help protect occupants in a side-impact crash. These vans also have a tire placard listing the wrong seating capacity, which could lead to the vehicle carrying more people than it should.
An electrical ground connection in these ProMaster vans may not be secure. If the connection is loose, the electronic stability control system may stop working.
In these Ram ProMaster vans, a wiring connection may be poor, which can stop the left taillight and the left turn signal from working. When that happens, the left rear light does not come on and the left turn signal does not flash, so other drivers get no signal that the van is turning and have a harder time seeing it. Because of this, the vans do not meet the federal rule covering lamps, reflective devices and related equipment.
Chrysler is recalling certain Ram ProMaster vans. The warning light and chime that remind the driver to buckle up may not turn on the way they are supposed to. Because of this, these vans do not meet the federal safety rule covering occupant crash protection. Dealers will look at the driver's seat belt buckle and replace it if needed.
On certain ProMaster vans with a 62TE transmission, debris inside the transmission may keep the park pawl from fully engaging the park gear.
Some Ram ProMaster Chassis Cab and incomplete vehicles were built with an analog rearview camera, which is the wrong type for this vehicle and cannot be properly installed. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet federal safety rules that require a working rearview camera. Without the correct camera, the driver may not get a proper rearview image when backing up, which can reduce how well they can see behind the vehicle.
On some 2021 Ram ProMaster and ProMaster City vehicles, the seat belt's automatic locking retractor may stop working too soon. This can keep a child restraint system from being held securely in place. Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors and replace them if needed, free of charge.
On some Ram ProMaster Paratransit vehicles with a 3.6L engine, the transmission shifter cable can separate and disconnect from the transmission. When this happens, the vehicle may not shift the way the driver intends, and the gear shown on the shift lever may not match the gear the transmission is actually in. Because of this mismatch, the driver may not be aware of what gear the vehicle is actually in.
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.
National Van Builders is recalling certain vans built on Ford Transit and Ram Promaster models that were fitted with Freedman foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor, the part that lets the belt pull out and reel back in, may not have been set up correctly. Because of that, the seat belt may not properly secure the person wearing it, and the belts do not meet the federal safety standard for seat belt assemblies. Dealers will replace the retractors free of charge.
TransitWorks says some vans built on Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster chassis, equipped with certain foldaway seats, may have seat belt retractors that were not set correctly. Because of this, the seat belt in an affected seat may not properly hold the occupant in place.
In some Ram ProMaster vans with 3.6L engines, the cable that connects the transmission shifter to the transmission can separate and come loose. When that happens, the vehicle may not shift into the gear the driver is trying to select, and the gear shown on the shift lever may not match the gear the transmission is actually in. This means the driver could think the vehicle is in one gear when it's actually in a different one.
Certain 2015 through 2018 Ram ProMaster vans built with a 3.0-liter diesel engine or a 3.6-liter gasoline engine, and equipped with air conditioning, may have a problem with the engine cooling fan. The fan can seize up while the engine is running. When the fan seizes in this way, the motor that powers the fan can begin to overheat as a result.
Certain vehicles equipped with these aftermarket monitors for the back-up camera may reset to factory default settings, which can cause the camera image to display reversed left-to-right.
New England Wheels is recalling certain Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster 2500 and 3500 vans that were modified with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is turned up from its stowed position into the upright position, it may not stay locked in place when weight pushes on it, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. Owners have been notified and told to contact Freedman, which will repair the foldaway seats at no charge.
Mobility Transportation Services is recalling certain Ford Transit, Ram Promaster, and Ford Econoline vans modified with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated up from its stowed position into the upright position, it may not stay locked into place if the seat comes under load, such as during a crash or a sudden stop. This applies to the specific foldaway seat parts installed in these modified vans.
On certain Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles fitted with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats, the seat back cushion may not lock securely in place when it is raised from its folded position to the upright position. If the vehicle is in a crash or stops suddenly, the seat back may not stay locked under that load. A seat back that moves increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it.
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 Ram ProMaster vehicles were built using an incorrect rivet to attach the front door impact sensor. Because of this, the sensor housing may crack. If the sensor is damaged, it may not work correctly during certain side-impact crashes, which could affect whether the side airbags deploy as intended.
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 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 109 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering the 2018–2025 RAM Promaster. 16 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ram ProMaster Vans Risk Losing Power Steering" (NHTSA campaign 26V621000), reported Sep 29, 2026.
The 2018 RAM Promaster has the most, with 10 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 5. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 26 RAM Promaster recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
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: