Ram recalls and safety
197 recalls since 2013 · 20,301 owner complaints since 2013
197
vehicle recalls since 2013
197
vehicle recalls since 2013
Ram has had 197 vehicle recalls since 2013, covering 39.3 million vehicles as reported. In 2025 there were 16 recalls for 905,973 vehicles, unchanged from 2024. The Ram 1500 has the most recalls (97). Owners filed 3,184 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Updated Oct 10, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
16
0.0% vs 2024
2026 so far
14
3.19M units
All recalls
197
Since 2013
Units affected
39.3M
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
4
Owners told not to drive
Complaints, 12 mo
3,184
+9.7% vs 12 months before
Recalls per year
Ram vehicle recalls each year since 2013, and the vehicles they covered
Ram models
35 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 97 | 23.2M | 11,793 | ★ 2011-2021 |
| 2500 | 65 | 22.3M | 5,135 | ★ 2011-2021 |
| 3500 | 62 | 21.8M | 2,354 | - |
| Promaster | 46 | 4.11M | 647 | - |
| 5500 | 42 | 12.8M | 156 | - |
| 4500 | 41 | 12.8M | 48 | - |
| Promaster City | 9 | 117K | 100 | - |
| Redundant 4500 | 6 | 9.48M | 1 | - |
| Redundant 5500 | 6 | 9.48M | 0 | - |
| Promaster Bev | 3 | 1.11M | 0 | - |
| C/V Tradesman | 2 | 243K | 12 | - |
| 3500 Cab Chassis | 1 | 6,066 | 2 | - |
| Promaster 2500 | 0 | 0 | 32 | - |
| Promaster 3500 | 0 | 0 | 16 | - |
| Promaster 1500 | 0 | 0 | 5 | - |
| 1500 Classic | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2019-2021 |
| 1500 Classic Crew Cab | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2022 |
| 1500 Classic Quad Cab | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2022 |
| 1500 Classic Regular Cab | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2022 |
| 1500 Crew | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2011-2013 |
| 1500 Crew Cab | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2022-2023 |
| 1500 Quad | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2011-2013 |
| 1500 Quad Cab | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2022-2023 |
| 2500 Crew Cab | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2022-2023 |
| 2500 Mega Cab | 0 | 0 | 0 | ★ 2022-2023 |
The 25 models with the most recalls, of 35. Download the CSV for all of them.
What can go wrong
Ram recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Ram recalls by component
- Air bags23 · 12.8M units
- Electrical system22 · 5.57M units
- Power train22 · 2.97M units
- Back over prevention15 · 3.38M units
- Steering14 · 1.67M units
- Engine and engine cooling11 · 1.38M units
- Exterior lighting11 · 671K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic10 · 553K units
Owner complaints
Safety complaints Ram owners filed, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3,184 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most, all years
- Service brakes4,371
- Electrical system3,906
- Steering3,355
- Engine3,240
- Power train2,433
- Unknown or other1,841
- Fuel/propulsion system1,443
- Complaints
- 20,301
- Crashes reported
- 878
- Fires reported
- 327
- People injured
- 627
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Latest Ram recalls
The newest of 197. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
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Questions and answers
How many recalls did Ram have in 2025?
16 Ram vehicle recalls in 2025, covering 905,973 vehicles, compared with 16 in 2024. In 2026 there have been 14 so far.
Which Ram models have the most recalls?
The 1500 (97), the 2500 (65) and the 3500 (62) have the most recalls since 2013. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Ram recall problem?
Air bags: 23 of the 197 Ram recalls, followed by electrical system (22).
What do Ram owners complain about most?
Service brakes, named in 4,371 of the 20,301 safety complaints Ram owners filed since 2013, then electrical system (3,906). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Ram?
Yes: 4 Ram recalls tell owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired. The newest is from Feb 1, 2021: RAM 1500 (2021): Service brakes, hydraulic.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.