65
recalls
The Ram 2500 has 65 recalls covering 22.3 million vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (17). The 2021 Ram 2500 earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 787 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; service brakes is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
65
Most for 2013: 17
Units affected
22.3M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2021
Complaints, 12 mo
787
+28.2% 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
58 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 | 29.2% risk | |||
| 2021 | PU/EC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 29.2% risk |
| 2021 | PU/RC · 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2021 | PU/RC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 29.2% risk |
| 2020 | PU/CC · 2WD | 19.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | PU/CC · 4WD | 29.2% risk | |||
| 2020 | PU/EC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 29.2% risk |
| 2020 | PU/RC · 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.8% risk |
| 2020 | PU/RC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 29.2% risk |
| 2018 | PU/CC · 2WD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2018 | PU/CC · 4WD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | PU/EC · 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.5% risk |
| 2018 | PU/EC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
| 2018 | PU/RC · 2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.5% risk |
| 2018 | PU/RC · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
The 16 newest of 58 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 2500, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
787 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Service brakes2,417
- Electrical system960
- Service brakes, hydraulic576
- Vehicle speed control514
- Power train456
- Engine421
- Steering384
- Complaints
- 5,135
- Crashes reported
- 138
- Fires reported
- 59
- People injured
- 78
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ram 2500 by component
- Electrical system11 · 5.49M units
- Air bags9 · 3.30M units
- Back over prevention8 · 2.67M units
- Power train6 · 2.01M units
- Steering6 · 1.17M units
- Engine and engine cooling4 · 770K units
- Electronic stability control (esc)3 · 430K units
- Exterior lighting3 · 475K units
Ram 2500 recalls
The 25 newest of 65
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Ram 2500 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2027 Ram 2500. 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 2500 have?
65 recalls cover the Ram 2500, for 22.3 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (11 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Ram 2500?
4 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 2500?
Service brakes: named in 2,417 of the 5,135 safety complaints about the Ram 2500, then electrical system (960). 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.