Buying a used 2022 RAM 4500? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2022 RAM 4500 has 4 recalls in this group. Two diesel-truck relay fire recalls carry park-outside instructions, making their completion status particularly important to verify. The other listed issues concern an engine computer that may short-circuit and a driver's air bag that may not deploy. NHTSA received 3 owner complaints, all unverified reports involving the power train, with 0 reported crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries. Power-train service history deserves attention alongside recall documentation.
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 VIN-specific completion of both relay fire recalls and applicable park-outside instructions.
- Request engine-computer and driver's air bag recall repair records.
- Ask about power-train faults and review related repair invoices.
- 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 2022 RAM 4500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Diesel Trucks Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Diesel Trucks Heater Relay Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Diesel Trucks' Engine Computer May Short-Circuit | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ram Trucks: Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | None found |