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2019 Ram 3500

14 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

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

The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,589 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V824000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

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

The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 6,066 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V010000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

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.

The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,224,078 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V904000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electronic stability control (esc)

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

The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 370,437 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V140000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Visibility

Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.

The windshield wiper arms may loosen, possibly causing the wipers to function improperly and reduce the driver's visibility in certain weather conditions.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 171,789 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V035000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 222,410 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V880000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.

7L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 32,002 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V439000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Wheels

Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.

Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 447,985 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V398000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Back over prevention

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

4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 319,610 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V191000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

7L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 32,318 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V511000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

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

In certain side loading conditions, the bed step may unexpectedly fail while in use.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 37,580 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V207000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

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

A build up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 87,431 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V043000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

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

The brake calipers may have been manufactured with an incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 5,495 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V635000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

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

The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 499 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V498000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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