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2022 Ram 3500 Recalls & Complaints

The 2022 Ram 3500 has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 191 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ram dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Ram 3500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Ram 3500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ram 3500, describing incidents dated December 11, 2021 to October 29, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 115 complaints
  • Engine 25 complaints
  • Electrical System 23 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 16 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
  • Service Brakes 12 complaints

Of the 191 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 191 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774515 · Filed

    I noticed that my gear shift lever was loose. I removed the boot of the shifter and found the 10mm bolt holding the shifter in place finger tight. It definitely would have fell out in a short period of time leaving the driver unable to shift into park or into any other gear. This could have been a…

  • ODI #11767840 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2022 Ram 3500. While driving approximately 35 - 40 MPH or while reversing at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel intermittently seized. The contact stated that after decelerating, the steering feature released and operated as needed. The failures nearly caused a crash on…

  • ODI #11762774 · Filed

    On the morning of August 29th around 8:10am the Ram truck caught fire under the hood with the engine/ignition off, after it was driven around the yard lot and shut off. The fire seems to have originated in the center of the engine on the drivers side of the cylinder head. Mimicking the same patterns…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2022 Ram 3500 in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #25V765000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported November 6, 2025 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 532 vehicles

Repair completion: 35.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14C · Owners notified December 11, 2025

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #24V436000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported June 13, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,033,433 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 66B, 79B · Owners notified July 9, 2024

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126

NHTSA #24V415000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) — Control Module · NHTSA notice

Reported June 6, 2024 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 211,581 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 55B · Owners notified July 11, 2024

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Dodge Durango and Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #23V654000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice

Reported September 28, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 272,911 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 97A · Owners notified October 24, 2023

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Engine Compartment Fire

NHTSA #23V060000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Relays/Solenoids · NHTSA notice

Reported February 9, 2023 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 302,067 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 13A · Owners notified April 4, 2023

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Tailgate May Open While Driving

NHTSA #22V904000 · Structure — Body — Tailgate — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported December 8, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 1,224,078 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign ZB8 · Owners notified December 22, 2022

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire

NHTSA #22V835000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported November 10, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 250,079 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign ZA3 · Owners notified December 29, 2022

Defect description

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Internal ECM Short May Cause Loss of Drive Power

NHTSA #22V642000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) · NHTSA notice

Reported August 26, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 4,907 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Z87 · Owners notified October 20, 2022

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #22V407000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice

Reported June 9, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 117,413 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Z47 · Owners notified July 5, 2022

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ESC Light May Not Indicate Malfunction/FMVSS 126

NHTSA #22V140000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice

Reported March 10, 2022 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 370,437 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Z20 · Owners notified March 29, 2022

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. 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."

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Side Curtain Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

NHTSA #21V925000 · Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain · NHTSA notice

Reported November 24, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 376 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign Y99 · Owners notified January 17, 2022

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical Short in Relay May Cause Fire

NHTSA #21V798000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Relays/Solenoids · NHTSA notice

Reported October 14, 2021 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Potentially affected: 131,177 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign Y76 · Owners notified November 10, 2021

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

Safety consequence

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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