
Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2019 Ram 1500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component30
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 5 |
| Power train | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electrical system | 3 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
Safety recalls30
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 30, 202626V495000 | Seat belts: rear/other anchorageAn improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V495000
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| Dec 1, 202525V824000 | Air bags: side/window curtainAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V824000
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| May 8, 202525V298000 | Air bagsA driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V298000
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| Jan 16, 202525V010000 | Air bags: side/window curtainAn inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V010000
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| Sep 5, 202424V653000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleDriving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V653000
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| Jun 8, 202323V411000 | Engine and engine coolingAn engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V411000
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Owner complaints by component1,492
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 382 | 26 |
| Steering | 340 | 23 |
| Unknown or other | 235 | 16 |
| Engine | 232 | 16 |
| Power train | 207 | 14 |
| Service brakes | 133 | 9 |
| Air bags | 93 | 6 |
| Structure | 81 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 80 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 67 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 53 | 4 |
| Suspension | 33 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 33 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 29 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 24 | 2 |
15 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
- Engine
“Engine seized resulting in loss of propulsion while driving on the freeway Vehicle: 2019 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Mileage at failure: ~50,000 miles Purchase: Bought brand‑new in April 2020 Maintenance: 8 documented oil…”
- Power train
“The manufacturer defect involving stress cracks in the rear window structure (TSB 23-042-24) caused water to flood the rear cab wall along with the leaking rear cab air pressure vents.”
- Steering
“Power steering unavailable service required light came on when I came out from getting my kid from daycare and steering wheel would not move, I believe it’s the eps system I’ve been doing research and see a lot of rams…”
Other Ram 1500 model years
- 202311 recalls203 complaints
- 202216 recalls624 complaints
- 202115 recalls682 complaints
- 202014 recalls639 complaints
- 201929 recalls1,492 complaints
- 201815 recalls664 complaints
- 201713 recalls882 complaints
- 201616 recalls1,549 complaints
- 201517 recalls1,459 complaints
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2019 Ram 1500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 30 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Ram 1500. The most recent, 26V495000 (reported July 30, 2026), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2019 Ram 1500 recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: power train (3), steering (3), electrical system (3). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Ram 1500?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 382 complaints out of 1,492 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 76 crashs and 11 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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