97
recalls
The Ram 1500 has 97 recalls covering 23.2 million vehicles as reported; model year 2019 is covered by the most (31). The 2021 Ram 1500 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 1,812 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
97
Most for 2019: 31
Units affected
23.2M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2021
Complaints, 12 mo
1,812
-6.8% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
48 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2021
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PU/CC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2021 | PU/CC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2021 | PU/EC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2021 | PU/EC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | PU/CC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | PU/CC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | PU/EC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | PU/EC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | PU/CC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | PU/CC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | PU/EC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | PU/EC · 4WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2018 | PU/CC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2018 | PU/CC · 4WD | 21.9% risk | |||
| 2018 | PU/EC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2018 | PU/EC · 4WD | 21.9% risk |
The 16 newest of 48 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ram 1500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1,812 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering2,653
- Engine2,383
- Electrical system2,363
- Power train1,440
- Unknown or other1,240
- Service brakes1,088
- Fuel/propulsion system1,071
- Complaints
- 11,793
- Crashes reported
- 625
- Fires reported
- 186
- People injured
- 475
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ram 1500 by component
- Air bags14 · 3.45M units
- Power train13 · 1.88M units
- Back over prevention12 · 2.93M units
- Electrical system10 · 4.99M units
- Steering8 · 423K units
- Tires5 · 17K units
- Visibility5 · 476K units
- Engine and engine cooling4 · 247K units
Ram 1500 recalls
The 25 newest of 97
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Ram 1500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Ram 1500. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ram 1500 have?
97 recalls cover the Ram 1500, for 23.2 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (14 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Ram 1500?
5 of 5 stars overall (PU/CC): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 19.8% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Ram 1500?
Steering: named in 2,653 of the 11,793 safety complaints about the Ram 1500, then engine (2,383). One complaint can name several components.
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. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.