Buying a used 2022 RAM 5500? Check these 4 recalls first
Two critical fire recalls — a heater relay and a heavy-duty diesel engine fire risk — both instructed owners to park outside until repaired. A third covers loss of engine power, a fourth a driver airbag that may not deploy. What stands out for a recent model year is complaint volume: 21 of 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train, with steering, wheels, and electrical trailing. These are unverified reports; one crash is noted, no fires or 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.
- Get dealer confirmation that both park-outside fire recalls were repaired
- Ask directly about transmission shudder, drivetrain noise, or power loss
- Request service records for any power train or steering work under warranty
- 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 5500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Diesel Trucks Heater Relay Can Cause Fire · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks Engine Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Ram heavy-duty diesel trucks can lose engine power | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ram 1500 through 5500 driver airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
26 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |
| Fuel System | 2 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |