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Ram 3500 · 2022

12 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V765000·2025-11-06

    RAM pickup trucks steering column control module air bag risk

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2021–2022 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles because the steering column control module may prevent the driver's side air bag from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 4500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V798000·2021-10-14

    RAM Pickup and Cab Chassis Trucks: Intake Heater Relay Fire Risk

    Certain 2021-2022 RAM pickup and cab chassis trucks with Cummins diesel engines may experience electrical shorts in the Intake Heater Grid Relay, causing a fire hazard. Owners should park outside until dealers inspect and repair the defect.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 4500, 3500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V436000·2024-06-13

    Radio software may disable rearview camera in multiple Chrysler vehicle models

    Certain 2021-2023 Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, and Dodge vehicles have defective radio software that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying, reducing driver visibility when backing up.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, CHRYSLER, RAM GRAND CHEROKEE, VOYAGER, GRAND WAGONEER, COMPASS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V415000·2024-06-06

    2022 RAM 2500 Electronic Stability Control Software Defect

    Chrysler is recalling 2022 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles due to an ABS control module software malfunction that can disable the electronic stability control system, increasing crash risk. Dealers will provide a free software update.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, DODGE 2500, DURANGO, 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V654000·2023-09-28

    2024 RAM 2500 Rearview Camera Display Software Malfunction Recall

    Chrysler recalls 2024 RAM 2500 vehicles due to radio software that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying. Loss of rearview visibility increases crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V060000·2023-02-09

    RAM pickup and cab chassis trucks recalled for engine compartment fire risk

    Chrysler is recalling 2021–2023 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cummins diesel trucks due to an electrical short in the heater grid relay that can cause engine compartment fires. Owners should park outside and away from structures until repairs are completed.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 4500, 5500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V904000·2022-12-08

    2019-2022 RAM Pickup Trucks Recalled for Defective Tailgate Latch

    Chrysler is recalling 2019-2022 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks because the tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned strikers. An unintended tailgate opening while driving could result in cargo loss and increased crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V835000·2022-11-10

    RAM 2500 and 3500 transmission fluid leak increases fire risk

    RAM is recalling certain 2500 and 3500 vehicles due to transmission fluid leaks that could cause fires. Dealers will replace the affected components at no cost.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 3500, 2500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V642000·2022-08-26

    2022 RAM Engine Control Module May Cause Loss of Drive Power

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2022 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles with Cummins diesel engines. The engine control module may have a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 4500, 5500, 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V407000·2022-06-09

    2022 RAM Pickup Trucks Recalled for Rearview Camera Display Failure

    Certain 2022 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks may have defective radio software that prevents the rearview camera image from displaying, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 1500, 3500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V925000·2021-11-24

    RAM Pickup Trucks Side Air Bag Deployment Defect Recall

    Chrysler is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks and 2021 RAM 1500 Classic models. The side air bag curtain assemblies may deploy improperly due to incorrect gas pressure, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    RAM — RAM 2500, 3500, 1500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 3 open

  • PE26002 Preliminary Evaluation · open · electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
  • RQ25003 Recall Query · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE24009 Preliminary Evaluation · open · power train:automatic transmission
  • PE22012 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
  • PE21021 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE19017 Preliminary Evaluation · power train

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2022 · powertrain 113 complaints, median 17,000 mi
  • 2018 · cruise-control 58 complaints
  • 2014 · powertrain 31 complaints, median 35,750 mi
  • 2015 · powertrain 30 complaints, median 25,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2014 · suspension 25 complaints, median 23,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,137 manufacturer service bulletins across 15 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 3.8/5 · 25 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2025: 3.6/5 · 41 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2024: 3.9/5 · 41 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.8/5 · 17 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2022: 2.5/5 · 188 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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