---
title: "Ram 3500 recalls and complaints by year"
kind: "year-record"
brand: "ram"
model: "3500"
recallCampaigns: 43
nhtsaComplaints: 1442
ownerReports: 3
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/by-year"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/by-year.md"
---

# Ram 3500 recalls and complaints by year

This page counts NHTSA recall campaigns and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year of the Ram 3500. 9 model years have a recall, a complaint, or an owner report, out of 10 model years listed here.

NHTSA lists 43 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 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

Owners filed 1442 complaints with NHTSA across the years in the saved list.

The 2018 has 805 NHTSA complaints on file, the most for this model. The parts named most often that year are Brakes (666) and Hydraulic (144).

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/3500/2018)

Recalls: 11
  - [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)
  - [21V-398](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [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: 805
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 666
  - Hydraulic: 144
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 136
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2019](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2019)

Recalls: 14
  - [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)
  - [21V-439](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-439)
  - [21V-398](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [20V-511](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-511)
  - [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: 137
  - [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system): 28
  - Diesel: 27
  - Engine: 22
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 1
  - [Grid heater relay complaints on 2019 and 2020 Ram 3500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2019/ram-3500-grid-heater-relay)

## [2020](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2020)

Recalls: 11
  - [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)
  - [21V-439](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-439)
  - [21V-398](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [20V-511](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/20V-511)
  - [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: 116
  - Fuel or propulsion: 33
  - Engine: 27
  - [Fuel system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/fuel-system): 24
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 1
  - [Grid heater relay complaints on 2019 and 2020 Ram 3500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2020/ram-3500-grid-heater-relay)

## [2021](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2021)

Recalls: 9
  - [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-398](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-398) · [Tires and wheels](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/tires-and-wheels)
  - [21V-163](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-163) · [Electrical and wiring](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical)

NHTSA complaints: 62
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 17
  - Drivetrain: 11
  - Engine: 10
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2021/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2022](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2022)

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: 190
  - Drivetrain: 114
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 23
  - Engine: 23
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 2
  - [Aisin K1 snap ring on certain 2022 Ram 3500s](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2022/ram-3500-aisin-k1)
  - [Death-wobble complaint on a 2022 Ram 3500](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2022/ram-3500-death-wobble)

## [2023](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2023)

Recalls: 5
  - [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)

NHTSA complaints: 17
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 3
  - Engine: 3
  - [Outside lights](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/lighting): 3
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2023/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2024](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2024)

Recalls: 2
  - [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)

NHTSA complaints: 45
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 12
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 12
  - Engine: 6
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2025](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2025)

Recalls: 5
  - [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: 43
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 28
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 19
  - Forward collision system: 9
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2026](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2026)

Recalls: 4
  - [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: 27
  - [Electrical](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/electrical): 17
  - [Brakes](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/brakes): 11
  - [Back-up system](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/parts/backup-cameras): 4
  - [Read on NHTSA](https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2026/RAM/3500/complaints)

Owner reports: 0

## [2027](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/ram/3500/2027)

Recalls: 0

NHTSA complaints: 0

Owner reports: 0

## Questions

### Which 3500 years have the most NHTSA recalls on file?

The 2019 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file, the most for this model.

### Which 3500 years have the most NHTSA complaints on file?

The 2018 has 805 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/3500/by-year