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Ram 2500 safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Ram 2500, across all model years. Model hub.
112
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19
Investigations opened
13
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2024 2500

    Recall 26V327000

    A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 26V288000

    Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall2024 2500

    Recall 26V288000

    Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2025 2500

    Recall 26V288000

    Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall2025 2500

    Recall 26V225000

    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2025 2500

    Recall 26V059000

    Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

  7. Recall2025 2500

    Recall 25V882000

    Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  8. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 25V824000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  9. Recall2025 2500

    Recall 25V826000

    An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

  10. Investigation closed2015 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  11. Investigation closed2016 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  12. Investigation closed2017 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  13. Investigation closed2018 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  14. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 25V765000

    A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  15. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 25V765000

    A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  16. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 25V592000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  17. Investigation opened2015 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003

    Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

  18. Investigation opened2016 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003

    Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

  19. Investigation opened2017 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003

    Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

  20. Investigation opened2018 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ25003

    Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

  21. Recall2025 2500

    Recall 25V297000

    An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.

  22. Investigation closed2017 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22012

    Loss of Brake Performance

  23. Investigation closed2018 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE22012

    Loss of Brake Performance

  24. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 25V010000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  25. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 25V010000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  26. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 25V010000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  27. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 25V010000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  28. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 25V010000

    An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  29. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 24V896000

    A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

  30. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 24V896000

    A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 24V436000

    A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  32. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 24V415000

    Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

  33. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 24V413000

    A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.

  34. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 24V199000

    An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  35. Recall2024 2500

    Recall 24V199000

    An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  36. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 23V799000

    Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

  37. Recall2024 2500

    Recall 23V799000

    Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

  38. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 23V654000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  39. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 23V654000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  40. Recall2024 2500

    Recall 23V654000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  41. Investigation closed2019 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21021

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  42. Investigation closed2020 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE21021

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  43. Investigation opened2019 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23001

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  44. Investigation opened2020 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23001

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  45. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 23V060000

    An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

  46. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 23V060000

    An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

  47. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 23V060000

    An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

  48. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 23V059000

    A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  49. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 22V904000

    An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  50. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 22V904000

    An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  51. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 22V904000

    An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  52. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 22V904000

    An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  53. Investigation opened2017 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22012

    Loss of Brake Performance

  54. Investigation opened2018 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE22012

    Loss of Brake Performance

  55. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 22V835000

    Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  56. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 22V835000

    Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  57. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 22V835000

    Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  58. Recall2023 2500

    Recall 22V835000

    Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  59. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 22V642000

    An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  60. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 22V407000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  61. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 22V140000

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

  62. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 22V140000

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

  63. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 22V140000

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

  64. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 22V140000

    An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

  65. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 22V035000

    Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

  66. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 22V035000

    Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

  67. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 21V925000

    An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  68. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 21V925000

    An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  69. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 21V880000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  70. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 21V880000

    An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  71. Investigation opened2019 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21021

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  72. Investigation opened2020 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE21021

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  73. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 21V798000

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  74. Recall2022 2500

    Recall 21V798000

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  75. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 21V632000

    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  76. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 21V632000

    A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  77. Recall2021 2500

    Recall 21V163000

    A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  78. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 20V622000

    Missing driver side mirror glass reduces visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

  79. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 20V580000

    In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

  80. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 20V191000

    The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  81. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 20V191000

    The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

  82. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 20V207000

    A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

  83. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 20V207000

    A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

  84. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 20V043000

    The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  85. Recall2020 2500

    Recall 20V043000

    The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  86. Investigation closed2015 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  87. Investigation closed2016 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  88. Investigation closed2017 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  89. Investigation closed2018 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  90. Investigation opened2015 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  91. Investigation opened2016 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  92. Investigation opened2017 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  93. Investigation opened2018 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19004

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  94. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 19V635000

    The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

  95. Recall2019 2500

    Recall 19V498000

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  96. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 19V347000

    If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

  97. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 19V347000

    If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

  98. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 19V347000

    If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

  99. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 19V347000

    If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

  100. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 19V021000

    A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

  101. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 19V021000

    A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

  102. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 19V021000

    A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

  103. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 19V021000

    A drag link separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of crash.

  104. Investigation opened2015 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  105. Investigation opened2016 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  106. Investigation opened2017 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  107. Investigation opened2018 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18016

    Steering loss due to linkage separation

  108. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 18E096000

    The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  109. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 18E096000

    The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  110. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 18E096000

    The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  111. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 18E096000

    The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  112. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 18V486000

    If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  113. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 18V486000

    If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  114. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 18V486000

    If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  115. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 18V398000

    A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

  116. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 18V332000

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  117. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 18V332000

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  118. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 18V332000

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  119. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 18V332000

    If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  120. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 18V100000

    Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  121. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 18V100000

    Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  122. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 17V824000

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  123. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 17V824000

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  124. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 17V824000

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  125. Recall2018 2500

    Recall 17V824000

    If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  126. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 17V821000

    Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  127. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 17V821000

    Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  128. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 17V821000

    Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

  129. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 17V562000

    The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  130. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 17V562000

    The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  131. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 17V562000

    The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  132. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 17V499000

    If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  133. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 17V499000

    If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  134. Recall2017 2500

    Recall 17V499000

    If the wheel fractures, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  135. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 17V302000

    If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

  136. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 17V302000

    If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

  137. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 16V559000

    If the bracket components separate from the frame, the vehicle may have a reduced response to steering input, increasing the risk of a crash.

  138. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 16E041000

    If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

  139. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 16E041000

    If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

  140. Investigation closed2015 2500

    NHTSA closed investigation RQ15004

    Software security vulnerability

  141. Recall2016 2500

    Recall 15V592000

    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

  142. Investigation opened2015 2500

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ15004

    Software security vulnerability

  143. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 15V461000

    Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

  144. Recall2015 2500

    Recall 15V460000

    Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.