Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 47 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
26V327000NHTSA report received May 2026Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 26V327000: Ram 2500 back over prevention recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.
26V288000NHTSA report received May 2026Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 26V288000: Ram 2500 power train recall
Chryser (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.
25V824000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2019
NHTSA campaign 25V824000: Ram 2500 air bags recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.
25V765000NHTSA report received November 2025Model years: 2021–2022
NHTSA campaign 25V765000: Ram 2500 air bags recall
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."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.
25V592000NHTSA report received September 2025Model years: 2018
NHTSA campaign 25V592000: Ram 2500 air bags recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.
25V010000NHTSA report received January 2025Model years: 2016–2020
NHTSA campaign 25V010000: Ram 2500 air bags recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge.
24V896000NHTSA report received November 2024Model years: 2017–2018
NHTSA campaign 24V896000: Ram 2500 service brakes recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.
Consequence: A loss of anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, or traction control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the brake HCU, or replace the HCU motor, free of charge.
24V436000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 24V436000: Ram 2500 back over prevention recall
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge.
24V415000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 24V415000: Ram 2500 electronic stability control (esc) recall
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."
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.
24V413000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 24V413000: Ram 2500 power train recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Consequence: A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge.
24V199000NHTSA report received March 2024Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 24V199000: Ram 2500 air bags recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge.
23V799000NHTSA report received November 2023Model years: 2023–2024
NHTSA campaign 23V799000: Ram 2500 steering recall
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.
The same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other heavy-duty pickups to weigh against the Ram 2500. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Ram 2500 have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 47 recall campaigns for the Ram 2500, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Ram 2500?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, back over prevention, power train, electrical system, steering, structure. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Ram 2500 recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Ram 2500 at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Ram 2500 pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Ram 2500 through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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