Ram 1500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 97 recalls and 11,855 owner complaints for the Ram 1500 (model years 2009, 2013–2026). The most reported problem area is steering (2,670 complaints), followed by engine (2,397 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (29).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 103 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 365 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 77 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 203 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 16 | 631 | 23 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 15 | 683 | 27 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 14 | 640 | 24 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 29 | 1,494 | 76 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 15 | 667 | 25 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 13 | 884 | 80 | 16 | |
| 2016 | 16 | 1,554 | 92 | 36 | |
| 2015 | 17 | 1,459 | 79 | 58 | |
| 2014 | 16 | 1,777 | 99 | 24 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 1,281 | 72 | 10 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (1,777), 2016 (1,554) and 2019 (1,494). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (37).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ram 1500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2,670 | 14 of 15 | |
| Engine | 2,397 | 15 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 2,381 | 15 of 15 | |
| Power train | 1,450 | 15 of 15 | |
| Service brakes | 1,096 | 15 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 97 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V623000 | Sep 29, 2026 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2026 | 16,385 |
| 26V622000 | Sep 29, 2026 | Air bags: side/window | 2026 | 5 |
| 26V560000 | Sep 1, 2026 | Back over prevention: software | 2025–2026 | 239,130 |
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2026 | 844,027 |
| 26V495000 | Jul 30, 2026 | Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage | 2019–2026 | 1,271,294 |
| 26V421000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2026 | 12,592 |
| 26V327000 | May 21, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2024 | 16 |
| 26V225000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 65,348 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 626 complaints and a fire in 186 complaints; 475 people injured and 14 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.