---
title: "Ram 2500 recalls and complaints by year"
kind: "year-record"
brand: "ram"
model: "2500"
recallCampaigns: 48
nhtsaComplaints: 3068
ownerReports: 3
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/by-year"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/by-year.md"
---

# Ram 2500 recalls and complaints by year

This page counts NHTSA recall campaigns and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year of the Ram 2500. 9 model years have a recall, a complaint, or an owner report, out of 10 model years listed here.

NHTSA lists 48 different recall campaigns for this model. A campaign that names more than one year is counted in each of those years in the table.

The 2019 and the 2022 each have 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

Owners filed 3068 complaints with NHTSA across the years in the saved list.

The 2018 has 2605 NHTSA complaints on file, the most for this model. The parts named most often that year are Brakes (2344) and Electrical (476).

This site has 3 owner reports for this model. Each one is listed on the years it covers. An owner report is not a recall.

A newer model year has had less time for owners to file complaints. These counts are not adjusted for how many units were built. A complaint is not a recall. A campaign on a model year is not proof a VIN is included.

Recall campaigns are the ones NHTSA has on file (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). Complaint counts are complaints owners filed with NHTSA (https://www.nhtsa.gov).

A newer model year has had less time for owners to file complaints. These counts are not adjusted for how many units were built. A complaint is not a recall. A campaign on a model year is not proof a VIN is included.

## [2018](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2018)

Recalls: 10
  - [25V-592](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-592)
  - [25V-010](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-010)
  - [24V-896](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-896) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [19V-347](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-347)
  - [19V-021](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-021) · [Steering](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/steering)
  - [18V-398](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-398) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [18V-332](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-332) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [18V-100](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-100)
  - [18E-096](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18E-096) · [Steering](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/steering)
  - [17V-824](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-824)

NHTSA complaints: 2605
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 2344
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 476
  - Hydraulic: 461
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/RAM/2500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2019](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2019)

Recalls: 12
  - [25V-824](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-824)
  - [25V-010](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-010)
  - [22V-904](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-904) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [22V-140](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-140) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [22V-035](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-035)
  - [21V-880](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-880) · [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system)
  - [20V-580](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-580)
  - [20V-207](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-207) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [20V-191](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-191) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [20V-043](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-043)
  - [19V-635](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-635) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [19V-498](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/19V-498) · [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system)

NHTSA complaints: 193
  - Fuel or propulsion: 40
  - Engine: 32
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 29
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/RAM/2500/complaints)

Owner reports: 3
  - [Grid heater bolt complaints on 6.7 Cummins Ram 2500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2019/ram-2500-grid-heater-bolt)
  - [68RFE shift complaints on 2019 and 2021 Ram 2500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2019/ram-2500-68rfe)
  - [Death-wobble complaint on a 2019 Ram 2500](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2019/ram-2500-death-wobble)

## [2020](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2020)

Recalls: 10
  - [25V-010](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-010)
  - [22V-904](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-904) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [22V-835](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-835)
  - [22V-140](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-140) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [22V-035](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-035)
  - [21V-880](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-880) · [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system)
  - [20V-622](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-622)
  - [20V-207](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-207) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [20V-191](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-191) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [20V-043](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-043)

NHTSA complaints: 162
  - Fuel or propulsion: 40
  - Engine: 33
  - Diesel: 30
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/RAM/2500/complaints)

Owner reports: 1
  - [Grid heater bolt complaints on 6.7 Cummins Ram 2500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2020/ram-2500-grid-heater-bolt)

## [2021](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2021)

Recalls: 8
  - [25V-765](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-765)
  - [23V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-060) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [22V-904](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-904) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [22V-835](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-835)
  - [22V-140](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-140) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [21V-925](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-925)
  - [21V-798](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-798) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [21V-163](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-163) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)

NHTSA complaints: 108
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 35
  - Engine: 26
  - Drivetrain: 25
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/RAM/2500/complaints)

Owner reports: 2
  - [Grid heater bolt complaints on 6.7 Cummins Ram 2500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2021/ram-2500-grid-heater-bolt)
  - [68RFE shift complaints on 2019 and 2021 Ram 2500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2021/ram-2500-68rfe)

## [2022](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2022)

Recalls: 12
  - [25V-765](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-765)
  - [24V-436](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-436) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [24V-415](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-415)
  - [23V-654](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-654) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [23V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-060) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [22V-904](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-904) · [Structure and frame](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/structure)
  - [22V-835](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-835)
  - [22V-642](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-642)
  - [22V-407](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-407) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [22V-140](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-140) · [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes)
  - [21V-925](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-925)
  - [21V-798](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-798) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)

NHTSA complaints: 0

Owner reports: 0

## [2023](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2023)

Recalls: 8
  - [26V-288](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-288)
  - [24V-413](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-413)
  - [24V-199](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-199)
  - [23V-799](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-799) · [Steering](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/steering)
  - [23V-654](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-654) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [23V-060](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-060) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [23V-059](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-059) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [22V-835](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/22V-835)

NHTSA complaints: 0

Owner reports: 0

## [2024](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2024)

Recalls: 5
  - [26V-327](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-327) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [26V-288](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-288)
  - [24V-199](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/24V-199)
  - [23V-799](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-799) · [Steering](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/steering)
  - [23V-654](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/23V-654) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)

NHTSA complaints: 0

Owner reports: 0

## [2025](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2025)

Recalls: 6
  - [26V-288](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-288)
  - [26V-225](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-225) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [26V-059](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-059) · [Lighting](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lighting)
  - [25V-882](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-882)
  - [25V-826](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-826) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [25V-297](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-297)

NHTSA complaints: 0

Owner reports: 0

## [2026](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2026)

Recalls: 8
  - [26V-651](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-651)
  - [26V-531](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-531) · [Backup cameras](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras)
  - [26V-288](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-288)
  - [26V-244](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-244)
  - [26V-225](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-225) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [26V-059](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/26V-059) · [Lighting](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lighting)
  - [25V-826](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-826) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)
  - [25V-530](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/25V-530) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)

NHTSA complaints: 0

Owner reports: 0

## [2027](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/2027)

Recalls: 0

NHTSA complaints: 0

Owner reports: 0

## Questions

### Which 2500 years have the most NHTSA recalls on file?

The 2019 and the 2022 each have 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

### Which 2500 years have the most NHTSA complaints on file?

The 2018 has 2605 NHTSA complaints on file, the most for this model.

### Do these counts show which year to buy?

No. The table shows how many campaigns and complaints are on file. A newer model year has had less time for complaints to be filed. The counts are not adjusted for how many units were built.

HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/2500/by-year
