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2019 Ram 2500: Recalls, Complaints & California Lemon Law

Below are recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Ram 2500. This information is consumer-reported and provided for general informational purposes only. Vehicles like this may qualify under California lemon law depending on their individual repair history.

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Recalls reported to NHTSA
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Complaints filed with NHTSA
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Recalls Reported to NHTSA

The following recalls were reported to NHTSA. A recall does not by itself establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

NHTSA #25V010000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

Reported consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

NHTSA #21V880000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

Reported consequence: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA #19V635000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 Cab Chassis trucks. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

Reported consequence: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V98.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #20V043000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and 3500 Pickup vehicles equipped with six-speed automatic (68RFE) transmissions. A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Reported consequence: The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

NHTSA #19V498000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Reported consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.

STRUCTURE

NHTSA #20V207000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 Pick-up trucks equipped with an accessory bed step. In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

Reported consequence: A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2020 (RAM 2500) and began on October 6, 2020 (Ram 3500). Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are W24 and W44.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

NHTSA #22V035000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs. The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

Reported consequence: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.

Complaints Filed with NHTSA

The following are consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA. These are unverified allegations and are not proof that any defect exists.

AIR BAGS

I was in an accident and my airbags did not deploy. I have a head injury. No Not yet No | Parked vehicle for a week in driveway. Sometime during that week side curtain airbag inflator unit exploded causing significant damage to the roof and interior of the truck. Vehicle was powered off and was not involved in a collision when this incide | The dash leather is bubbling up across the entire top of dash. With this happening it causes a huge concern over airbag deployment. Due to the dash cover being weakened from the bubbling, if I were to get into an accident with a passenger then the ai

Allegedly reported: 2 injuries (as reported to NHTSA).

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The truck was initially brought in on April 10, 2024, for a continuous regeneration issue with the DPF filter, showing codes P242F and P1451. The dealership diagnosed it as requiring a new EGR valve and possibly a DPF filter assembly, under the VB6 e | I have been put off by RAM for 2 years now on three different recalls. I've attempted to get several dealerships to fix them. The most recent dealership, Greenville Tx Dodge RAM, [XXX] @ [XXX] tells me that I am on 'a list' to be called when they

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The touch screen is delaminating. Due to the delaminating the truck randomly calls people, randomly turns functions on/off, it can be very distracting. The only way to solve the issue is to turn off the unit, however half the cars controls and cont | UCONNECT 12" SCREEN REPEATEDLY RESTARTS WITHOUT NOTICE. VEHICLE NAVIGATION, CLIMATE CONTROL. BACKUP CAMERA, 360 DEGREE CAMERA, BLUETOOTH PHONE AND SEAT CONTROLS ARE ALL TIED INTO THE UCONNECT SYSTEM.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Dealer has not responded to written requests to perform federally mandated Recall Y78 on my 2019 Ram 2500 (VIN: [XXX] ). I have been told recall work may be declined due to an insurance claim or vehicle history references. No manufacturer directive h | I had recall work done on my truck on 3/2023- it is not listed on your website that anything has been fixed on my truck. My truck quit working 5/2023 and has been at my personal shop since then. They ended up doing the same work as the recall that wa | RE: "If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA. This

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that th | The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the repair failed to fix the vehicle. The contac | The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the par

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

On June 26, 2024 during a long road trip, the vehicle lost power repeatedly in the middle of an area with no road service. It put my safety and that of my passenger at risk on the highway as losing power suddenly causes danger in fast-moving traffic | My truck began idling hard and stalling out. I've contacted the local dealership multiple times to have the recall fixed for the CP4 fuel pump replaced and software updated and keep getting told they don't have the parts. I'm now having to schedule t | I’ve been waiting for a recall fix for the Y78 on my Ram Cummins. My dealer keeps saying they only get in a couple of the high pressure fuel pumps every few weeks. I’ve started the process back in December with no estimated wait time other than it w

STEERING

I just bought this truck used, remotely, sight unseen. Dealership that sold me this didnt mention this or any other issues with the truck!! When cornering, sharp or gradual at any speed, the wheel jerks back and forth, or jerks. Very unsafe feelin | Drag link assembly seperation | I RECEIVED A "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" (DRAG LINK) NOTICE (W49/NHTSA 20E-043) IN THE MAIL. I SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR 8/6/20. PER THE DEALERSHIP THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW I'M A LITTLE CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT TO DO. I HAVE A 2018 RAM 3500 TH

ENGINE

I have experienced unexpected loss of power during acceleration, lack of exhaust breaking and engine codes p003a and p006f which I believe are associated with the turbo actuator. | Leaking anti freeze from back of motor | Initially I witnessed a large volume of smoke coming from the exhaust pipe when pulling up to fuel pump. A passer-by informed me that there were flames underneath the truck on the passenger side. I then got out of truck, stooped down to look undernea

POWER TRAIN

Two snap rings in transmission came loose and caused a catastrophic fail while I was driving . No warning or sounds before it happened. Almost caused a multi vehicle pileup on the interstate. This is an issue that has been happening to all these truc | The sway bar keeps disconnecting or becomes unoperatable during extreme cold days. It's like it becomes frozen. You have to wait until the temperature warms up and it will go away. How is one supposed to use this on the Power Wagon in places where we | The contact owns a 2019 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V301000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that vehicle had started losing rever

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

In August 2020, while I was driving my vehicle at approximately 15 mph, with approximately 13,500 miles on the odometer, I noticed that the vehicle's transmission gauge was about 230-240 degrees. I pulled over and smelled smoke. Luckily, my passenger | I PURCHASED A 2019 RAM 2500 TRUCK, AND BEGAN HAVING ISSUE WITH THE TRUCK DROPPING INTO NEUTRAL AT JUST OVER 1000 MILES. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHECKED CODES, BUT I DIDN'T MAKE SURE THEY DOCUMENTED IT. IT SEEMED TO ONLY HAPPEN WHEN GOING IN REV | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2019 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING SMOKE SUDDENLY CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND WATE

Allegedly reported: 2 injuries (as reported to NHTSA).

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TWO DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. BOTH TIMES IT WAS BROKEN WIRES TO THE FUEL PUMP. ONE HAD RUBBED ON SOMETHING CAUSING THE BREAK, NOT SURE WHY THE OTHER ONE BROKE. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY BOTH TIMES. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS AROUND | WHILE DRIVING IN A 40MPH ZONE, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC)LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. AFTER BRAKING AND GETTING THE VEHICLE STOPPED, IT WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THE ETC LIGHT WENT OUT BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGH

SERVICE BRAKES

Brake pedal became very soft and spongy and excessive travel. Need to pump brake pedal to restore pressure. No warning lamps. Dealer technician verified “low pedal” | The metal pad feel off the brake pedal causing me to almost rear end someone. | LEFT SIDE FRONT BRAKE FELL OFF WHEN I STOPPED TO PARK. FRONT SIDE PAD. LIKE IT WAS EJECTED. *TR

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The tailgate has issues closing and the supports meaning the wire that supports the tailgates when it is deployed one will have tension on it and the other is loose. The tailgate support cables are the same length. I think it has to do with the bed | OUR TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN 4 TIMES WHILE WE WERE DRIVING SINCE WE HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO HAS SHOWN A NOTIFICATION ON THE DASH THAT THE TAILGATE IS OPEN, BUT WHEN CHECKED IT IS CLOSED. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS, BUT I DON'T KNOW IF I | WELL DRIVING DOWN THE INNER STATE AT 65 MILES AN HOUR A FRAME SNAPPED AND THE DRIVE TRAIN AND AXEL FELL OUT TRUCK VEERED TO THE LEFT IN CONSEQUENTLY I HIT THE GUARD RAIL THIS HAPPENED AND A DRY FLAT STRAIGHT INTERSTATE I -20I MILE MARKER NUMBER 4 IN

STRUCTURE

My tailgate opened while driving a couple times. But now the tailgate won't open. | Rear window mass water leak. Ram currently has a recall for certain models leaking rear window (spoke to Ram and my vehicle does not fall under the recall). There is also a class action lawsuit regarding the leaking rear windows on Ram. My concern i | The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the rear tailgate door had become extremely difficult to close and had erroneously opened while driving. Eventually the failure had become progressively worse, and the door would no longer clo

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a trailer, the trailer brake light was continuously flickering and shut off, and the warning message trailer not connected was erroneously dis | SYMPTOM: Driver side vanity mirror light and garage door (homelink) stop working with a short time period where they will work if held in a certain position. This is the second time this has happened, with the first time being under warranty (mileag | Continuation to NHTSA ID # 11511305 Adding some more details and photos of the Fire. (2019 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine) This is to describe the time frame from the start of the vehicle to when the fire department put out the fire. I have a

SEAT BELTS

Front driver side seat belt does not retract/lock as it should. I'm worried for our safety if an accident occurs and the seatbelt does not hold driver in place. Has not been seen by dealer due to dealership wanting me to pay out of pocket. First star | THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT ON IT OWN. I'M CONSTANTLY HAVING TO PULL THE EXTRA SLACK BACK TO ALLOW IT TO RETRACT. IT GET HUNG UP ON THE ADJUSTABLE LOOP ON THE PILLAR. THE EXTRA SLACK MAKES IT SO WHEN YO UNSTOP SHORT (OR CRASH) THE BELT WON' | THE RETRACTOR ON THE SEATBELT DON'T RETRACT YOU HAVE TO FEED THE SEATBELT BACK IN THE HOLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO STAY IN YOUR CAR. IF I TRY TO PULL REALLY HARD THE SEATBELT DOSE NOT STOP 3/5 TIME YOU PULL IT. IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS TO MY FAMILY IT WILL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Wiper fluid supply lines disconnect, halting fluid from reaching windshield. Reconnecting manually does not maintain the connection. Mine have separated at different connectors multiple times. | The wipers run randomly or in some cases when it's raining the fail to run. | WHEN THE A/C IS ON IN ANY VENT MODE THE COOLED AIR ESCAPES THROUGH THE FRONT DEFROST AND CONDENSATES THE WINDSHIELD CONSTANTLY HAVING TO TURN ON THE WIPERS TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Rear window is not sealed in both upper back corners. Worried about it coming out onto back passengers. | The surface on the front dash has separated from the component underneath. It is bubbled up and no longer glued to the underneath dash piece. It does not currently block driver's view but it could completely separate in the future causing the drive | On September 17th 2023 I was traveling on [XXX] W. Bound leaving Altamont pass coming down the grade entering Livermore, California traveling approximately 65 - 70 MPH in the far left lane when I experienced what the motor industries refer to as "Dea

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There are 7 recalls reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Ram 2500. Recalls are issued by the manufacturer or NHTSA and do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

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