Buying a used 2023 RAM 3500? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2023 Ram 3500 has 5 recalls in this group. The diesel heater relay fire recall carries park-outside instructions for affected vehicles. Airbag nondeployment and a transmission leak that can cut power are additional priorities, alongside rearview camera and lighting-control defects. NHTSA lists 17 unverified owner complaints, including 3 each for electrical systems, engine, and exterior lighting, plus 2 for seat belts. Those reports list 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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 heater relay repairs and outstanding VIN-specific park-outside instructions.
- Confirm airbag and transmission leak recall completion.
- Test turn signals, high beams, and the rearview camera.
- 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 2023 RAM 3500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Diesel Trucks Heater Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Jeep, Ram, Chrysler Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| RAM Trucks Transmission Leak Can Cut Power | Power Train | high |
| Ram trucks may not show the rearview camera image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ram truck light controls may swap signals and high beams | Steering | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
17 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | None found |
| Seat Belts | 2 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |