Buying a used 2019 RAM 3500? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2019 Ram 3500 has 14 recalls in this group. Fire-related concerns involve diesel fuel leakage, the transmission, and engine damage; low oil warning software and diesel stalling are also listed. Wheel stud breakage and side airbag inflator rupture add inspection priorities. Other recalls cover brake drag, wipers, camera behavior, and tailgates. Its 134 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 28 fuel system, 27 diesel, 22 fuel/propulsion system, and 21 engine complaints. Fuel and engine repair documentation warrants attention.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify applicable fuel leak, transmission fire, and engine damage recall repairs.
- Confirm low oil warning software repair and ask about stalling or engine damage.
- Request wheel stud and airbag recall records; inspect for brake drag.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 RAM 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Diesel Trucks May Leak Fuel, Fire Risk | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ram 2500 And 3500 Transmission Fire Risk | Power Train | critical |
| Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 engine damage can cause fire | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ram Trucks Low Oil Warning Software Problem | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ram diesel trucks may stall without warning | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ram Truck Wheel Studs May Break | Wheels | high |
| Ram Trucks Side Airbag Inflator Can Rupture | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 side airbag inflators may rupture | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram 2500 and 3500 Brake Calipers May Drag | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Ram 2500 and 3500 accessory bed step may fail | Structure | medium |
| Jeep, Ram and Dodge backup camera image stays on screen | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ram Trucks Windshield Wiper Arms May Loosen | Visibility | medium |
| Ram and Durango Stability Warning Light May Fail | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Ram pickup tailgates may open while driving | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
134 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 8 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 50 | Yes |
| Engine | 21 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 20 | None found |
| Power Train | 18 | Yes |
| Tires | 11 | None found |
| Brakes | 8 | Yes |