Buying a used 2019 RAM 5500? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2019 RAM 5500 has 10 recalls in this group. Fuel leakage, engine damage with fire risk, low-oil warning software and diesel stalling are prominent, alongside multiple brake-line or hose issues, wheel studs and wiper arms. NHTSA lists 12 owner complaints, all unverified reports, with 1 fire and 2 injuries reported. Fuel-related categories each have 3 entries, while service brakes has 2; overlapping category labels should not be added into a separate complaint total.
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, engine-damage, low-oil warning and stalling recall repairs.
- Inspect rear brake lines and hoses; confirm modification-specific recall applicability.
- Request wheel-stud and wiper-arm recall completion records.
- 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 5500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Diesel Trucks May Leak Fuel, Fire Risk | Fuel System, Diesel | 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 4500, 5500 Suspension Kit Brake Line Wear | Suspension | high |
| Ram 4500 and 5500 Rear Brake Line Wear | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Excellance-Modified Ram 4500, 5500 Rear Brake Line Wear | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram Truck Wheel Studs May Break | Wheels | high |
| Ram 4500, 5500 Rear Brake Hose May Rupture | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ram Trucks Windshield Wiper Arms May Loosen | Visibility | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 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 | 6 | Yes |
| Brakes | 2 | Yes |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | Yes |