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2022 Ram 5500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
2
Complaints
26
Latest campaign
Nov 6, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system22Feb 9, 2023
Air bags1–Nov 6, 2025
Engine and engine cooling1–Aug 26, 2022

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
2Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 6, 2025Latest campaign
Nov 6, 202525V765000

Air bags: frontal

A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V765000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V765000 · Nov 6, 2025
Feb 9, 202323V060000

Electrical system: wiring relays/solenoids

An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V060000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Risk
An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V060000 · Feb 9, 2023
Aug 26, 202222V642000

Engine and engine cooling: engine engine control module (ECU/ecm)

An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V642000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
Risk
An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V642000 · Aug 26, 2022
Oct 14, 202121V798000

Electrical system: wiring relays/solenoids

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V798000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Risk
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V798000 · Oct 14, 2021
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 component26

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
26Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train2181000
Steering312100
Wheels14000
Electrical system14000
Vehicle speed control14000
Fuel system14000
Other14000
Fuel/propulsion system14000

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

    “Our driver told us that he lost steering. At 35 mph on a open highway (which is confirmed by our gps). He also has a clean driving record and has been driving box truck for decades with no incident.”

    Filed 02/14/2025 · ODI 11642692
  • Power train

    “Dealership confirmed K1 and K2 snap ring failure on a 22 Dodge Ram under warranty with 15933 miles. Transmission was manufactured in August of the truck build.”

    Filed 11/02/2024 · ODI 11623278
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ram 5500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was losing forward momentum. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.”

    Filed 10/17/2024 · ODI 11620325

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2022 Ram 5500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 5500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ram 5500. The most recent, 25V765000 (reported November 6, 2025), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Ram 5500 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Ram 5500?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 21 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (81%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Ram 5500?

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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