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2016 Ram 1500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 17
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,549
Latest campaign: Jan 16, 2025

Recall summary by component17

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	4	Dec 20, 2017	17V821000 17V198000 16V301000 15V661000
Air bags	3	Jan 16, 2025	25V010000 21V632000 17V302000
Engine and engine cooling	3	Jun 8, 2023	23V411000 20V475000 19V757000
Fuel system, diesel	1	Jun 9, 2022	22V406000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	May 9, 2019	19V347000
Structure	1	Jul 27, 2018	18V486000
Electrical system	1	May 17, 2018	18V332000
Equipment	1	May 16, 2016	16E041000
Steering	1	Mar 23, 2016	16V167000
Tires	1	Oct 16, 2015	15V663000

Safety recalls17

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 16, 2025Latest campaign


Jan 16, 202525V010000	Air bags: side/window curtain An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V010000 What's wrong 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. Risk An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Remedy Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C. Campaign NHTSA 25V010000 · Jan 16, 2025
Jun 8, 202323V411000	Engine and engine cooling An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V411000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475. Campaign NHTSA 23V411000 · Jun 8, 2023
Jun 9, 202222V406000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V406000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation. Risk Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46. Campaign NHTSA 22V406000 · Jun 9, 2022
Aug 12, 202121V632000	Air bags: side/window curtain A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle,… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V632000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture. Risk A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55. Campaign NHTSA 21V632000 · Aug 12, 2021
Aug 13, 202020V475000	Engine and engine cooling: engine diesel An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V475000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58. Campaign NHTSA 20V475000 · Aug 13, 2020
Oct 24, 201919V757000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V757000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold. Risk Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1. Campaign NHTSA 19V757000 · Oct 24, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,549

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

1,549Complaints filed

92Involving a crash

36Involving a fire

73Injuries reported · 5 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	312	20	6	1	3
Engine	291	19	2	24	7
Service brakes	280	18	11	2	0
Power train	202	13	34	5	15
Electrical system	192	12	10	7	4
Fuel/propulsion system	191	12	2	5	1
Unknown or other	126	8	11	7	12
Vehicle speed control	111	7	6	0	1
Fuel system	90	6	0	0	0
Diesel	81	5	0	0	0
Suspension	68	4	1	1	1
Engine and engine cooling	62	4	0	3	1
Air bags	48	3	31	0	44
Structure	36	2	4	3	6
Hydraulic	31	2	2	0	0

17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“Electric power steering failure”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771188
Service brakes
“ABS Control Module stopped working ,leaving traction control and anti lock brakes inoperable. Parts are not available from dealers or after market manufacturers.”
Filed 10/11/2026 · ODI 11770388
Fuel/propulsion system
“Component or System Failed & Availability for Inspection: High-pressure fuel pump and common rail fuel injection system under NHTSA Recall 22V-406 (Recall Z46).”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769617

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2016 Ram 1500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 17 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ram 1500. The most recent, 25V010000 (reported January 16, 2025), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Ram 1500 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 4 campaigns. Others: air bags (3), engine and engine cooling (3), fuel system, diesel (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Ram 1500?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 312 complaints out of 1,549 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 92 crashs and 36 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Ram 1500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.

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