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Ram · NHTSA safety record

2022 Ram 2500

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

175

Complaints

9

Crashes

5

Fires

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

Owners of the 2022 Ram 2500 have filed 175 safety complaints with NHTSA between December 2021 and August 2026. The most complained-about system is the electrical system, named in 61 of them (35%). The typical failure was reported at 18,000 miles, the median across the 29 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

Complaints fell 32% year on year: 28 in the twelve months to 2026-Q1, against 41 in the twelve before.

NHTSA has issued 12 recalls covering this vehicle.

Recalls (12)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

25V765000 · November 6, 2025

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 532 vehicles across all model years covered

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

24V436000 · June 13, 2024

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 1,033,433 vehicles across all model years covered · fixed by software update

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE

24V415000 · June 6, 2024

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
The risk
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 211,581 vehicles across all model years covered

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

23V654000 · September 28, 2023

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 272,911 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

23V060000 · February 9, 2023

Park outside until repaired

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
The risk
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 302,067 vehicles across all model years covered

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

22V904000 · December 8, 2022

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
The risk
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 1,224,078 vehicles across all model years covered

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

22V835000 · November 10, 2022

The defect
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
The risk
Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 250,079 vehicles across all model years covered

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

22V642000 · August 26, 2022

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
The risk
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 4,907 vehicles across all model years covered

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

22V407000 · June 9, 2022

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 117,413 vehicles across all model years covered

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

22V140000 · March 10, 2022

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
The risk
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 370,437 vehicles across all model years covered

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

21V925000 · November 24, 2021

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.
The risk
An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 376 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

21V798000 · October 14, 2021

Park outside until repaired

The defect
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
The risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · up to 131,177 vehicles across all model years covered

What owners report

Complaints naming each system. One complaint can name several, so these add up to more than 175.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 61 35%
POWER TRAIN 50 29%
ENGINE 29 17%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 22 13%
SERVICE BRAKES 18 10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9 5%
SUSPENSION 9 5%
AIR BAGS 7 4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6 3%
STEERING 6 3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 3%
SEAT BELTS 5 3%

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2023 at 65.

2021 2023 2026
2021 to 2026, the last of them a part year

In owners' own words

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

AIR BAGS

3 injured · crash · towed

Air bags failed to deploy in a high speed collision. Vehicle involved was totaled- police report received by driver. 3 people injured in crash no warning lights or messages appeared

NHTSA complaint 11560060. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

AIR BAGS

2 injured · crash · 57,009 miles

The contact owned a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated while a company employee was driving at 45 MPH through an intersection with a green light, the vehicle was impacted on the front passenger side. The other vehicle failed to yield at a yellow blinking light at the intersection causing the impact. No air bags deployed. No warning light had illuminated. The driver sustained unknown injuries and received medical attention. The other driver sustained unknown injuries but it was unknown if medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact

NHTSA complaint 11597935, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SEATS

1 injured · crash · towed

While slowing for traffic, I was struck in the rear by a large pickup. On impact, the driver seat broke, causing the whole seat to tilt back to more than 45 degrees backwards tilt. This caused me to impact the seat at a greater impact than I would have had if the seat remained in place. The seat being in that position after the impact, made it so I could not reach the pedals (brakes) to stop the vehicle from rolling forward until I used the steering wheel to pull myself forward. Upon inspection after the collision, it was observed that part of the adjustment assembly detached from a bolt causing the seat to come loose from its proper position.

NHTSA complaint 11700228. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

fire

Brand new Ram 2500 Diesel caught fire after about 1100 miles. Best I can tell it started around the alternator. Made a low “whirring” or “humming” noise during a few short drives just prior to the event that had not happened before. I was just parking when I noticed smoke coming from under the hood and opened it up to find a small fire involving the alternator and extinguished it with a fire extinguisher. The fire department came out and ensured it was extinguished and then a fire investigator came out and conducted an investigation. Took three days to get the dealership to accept the truck being towed back so it can be investigated by manufacturer.

NHTSA complaint 11480358. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle was brought to my dealership for service on December 13, 2024, and again on January 13, 2026, due to a recurring Uconnect software/application failure. The system repeatedly displayed the message: “Uconnect Box requires service. Please visit an authorized dealer.” Over time this message continuously reappears while driving even after acknowledging the message earlier. This message would overlay critical driving information such as navigation, engine status, and trailer towing data. This message forces the driver to divert my attention from the road to locate and press “OK” on the screen, creating an ongoing and unacceptable safety hazard. I believe this distraction qualifies as a

NHTSA complaint 11756715, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES
ABS system HCU leaking internally Vehicles stopping ability may be impaired Vehicle brake pedal slowly sinks to floor. Ram dealership diagnosed a failed master cylinder internal seal and replaced the master cylinder with 25,272 miles on the vehicle on 3/17/26. Returned to dealership with same issue on 8/3/26 with 28,488 miles on vehicle. Ram dealership diagnoses the hydraulic control unit (HCU) is leaking internally on the ABS system. No warning lamps or other messages. First reported soft brake issue on 2/11/26.

NHTSA complaint 11756058. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STEERING

31,000 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel jerked to the right and the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the electronic stability control, Forward Collision Avoidance, check engine, and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was water intrusion in the rack and pinion, causing corrosion of the electronic power steering system and several other unknown components that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.

NHTSA complaint 11753372, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

POWER TRAIN

120,000 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate as needed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The failure failed to be self-corrected after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was electrical, and an unknown sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who discovered a leak in the transmission pump. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not

NHTSA complaint 11750317, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

STRUCTURE:BODY
While driving the rear tail gate drops. This has happened on several different occasions. Once it dropped while towing a trailer and I damaged the tailgate on the trailer tongue jack. There is no indicator in the cab of the truck to inform you that the tailgate has dropped, unlike the door indicators. I am positive that the tailgate was up and latched, so it’s not an instance where the tailgate is not fully closed. This could lead to other vehicles or motorcycle riders hitting objects that may fall out of the open tailgate, causing damage or injuries.

NHTSA complaint 11748300. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
Lifter failure occurred on dangerous interstate interchange complete loss of power while towing a 14k pound mobile restroom bumper pull trailer in 6 lanes merging traffic from center lane 45 mph exit onto 60 mph interstate speeds XXX going onto XXX/[XXX] my scanner said dpf plugged stellantis mechanic claims lifter failure problem is complete loss of power happened in a dangerous area and waiting for a tow while hooked to a trailer was also dangerous due to high traffic area INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint 11747488. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Ram 2500

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2026 22 6
2025 60 6
2024 54 5
2023 47 8
2021 105 8
2020 162 10
2019 190 12
2018 2,536 9 1
2017 680 11
2016 256 12 1
2015 212 13
2014 341 14
2013 178 14

Other 2022 Ram models

Every Ram on this site — 67 vehicles, 202 recall campaigns and 6 open investigation s.

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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