Ram 2500 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 65 recalls and 5,148 owner complaints for the Ram 2500 (model years 2009, 2013–2026). The most reported problem area is service brakes (2,421 complaints), followed by electrical system (963 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (14).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 59 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 49 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 181 | 9 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 8 | 108 | 6 | 8 | |
| 2020 | 10 | 162 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 12 | 193 | 8 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 9 | 2,607 | 39 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 11 | 698 | 12 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 12 | 259 | 16 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 13 | 215 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 14 | 344 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 14 | 178 | 7 | 7 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2018 (2,607), 2017 (698) and 2014 (344). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (5).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ram 2500 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2,421 | 14 of 15 | |
| Electrical system | 963 | 14 of 15 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 563 | 4 of 15 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 504 | 7 of 15 | |
| Power train | 455 | 14 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 65 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V651000 | Oct 6, 2026 | Electronic stability control (ESC): control module | 2026 | 8,329 |
| 26V531000 | Aug 13, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2026 | 844,027 |
| 26V327000 | May 21, 2026 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2024 | 16 |
| 26V288000 | May 7, 2026 | Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm) | 2023–2026 | 12,736 |
| 26V244000 | Apr 16, 2026 | Electronic stability control (ESC): control module | 2026 | 6,605 |
| 26V225000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 65,348 |
| 26V059000 | Feb 2, 2026 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2025–2026 | 456,287 |
| 25V882000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2025 | 52,565 |
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 139 complaints and a fire in 60 complaints; 78 people injured and 2 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.