RAM 4500 recalls
41 recall campaigns since 2013 include the RAM 4500. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
By model year
Most recalled parts
Electrical system (7), Service brakes, hydraulic (5), Engine and engine cooling (3), Steering (2), Service brakes (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2025–2026 RAM 5500, 1500, 4500 and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
April 9, 2026 · Chrysler · Campaign 26V-225Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the…
- 2025–2026 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500 and more and 2024–2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, Cherokee recall: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
February 2, 2026 · Chrysler · Campaign 26V-059Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep…
- 2025 RAM 3500, 5500, 4500 and more recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
December 18, 2025 · Chrysler · Campaign 25V-882Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the…
- 2025–2026 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 and more recall: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
December 1, 2025 · Chrysler · Campaign 25V-826Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the…
- 2021–2022 RAM 3500, 2500, 4500 and more recall: Steering: steering control module
November 6, 2025 · Chrysler · Campaign 25V-765Chrysler (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.
- 2023 RAM 4500 recall: Trailer hitches
September 17, 2025 · Chrysler · Campaign 25V-618Reading Truck Body, LLC (Reading) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 4500 vehicles equipped with a Curt Hitch (P/N 15400). The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to…
- 2026 RAM 5500, 3500, 2500 and more recall: Service brakes
August 18, 2025 · Chrysler · Campaign 25V-530Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light.
- 2017–2018 RAM 5500, 2500, 4500 and more recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module
November 27, 2024 · Chrysler · Campaign 24V-896Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock…
- 2023–2024 RAM 1500, 2500, 5500 and more and 2023–2024 Jeep Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Grand Cherokee and more and more recall: Air bags: frontal, driver clockspring/spiral cassette
March 14, 2024 · Chrysler · Campaign 24V-199, and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.
- 2023–2024 RAM 4500, 5500, 3500 and more recall: Steering: steering control module
November 28, 2023 · Chrysler · Campaign 23V-799Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the…
- 2021–2023 RAM 3500, 2500, 4500 and more recall: Electrical system: wiring, relays/solenoids
February 9, 2023 · Chrysler · Campaign 23V-060 Park outside7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
- 2019–2020 RAM 4500, 5500 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
October 11, 2022 · Chrysler · Campaign 22V-759Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The rear brake hose inside diameter may be too small, which could cause the hose to rupture.
- 2022 RAM 2500, 4500, 5500 and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
August 26, 2022 · Chrysler · Campaign 22V-6427L 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.
- 2019–2020 RAM 2500, 4500, 3500 and more recall: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
January 27, 2022 · Chrysler · Campaign 22V-035Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, 5500 Cab Chassis and 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than…
- 2019–2020 RAM 5500, 2500, 4500 and more recall: Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump
November 12, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-8807L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.
- 2021–2022 RAM 2500, 4500, 3500 and more recall: Electrical system: wiring, relays/solenoids
October 14, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-798 Park outside7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
- 2019–2020 RAM 3500, 4500, 5500 recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication
June 10, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-4397L High Output engine. The engine calibration software may not warn about low oil volume.
- 2013–2021 RAM 5500, 3500, 4500 and 2012 Dodge Ram 5500, Ram 4500, Ram 3500 recall: Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
May 27, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-398Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts…
- 2021 RAM 5500, 2500, 3500 and more recall: Electrical system
March 11, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-1637L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
- 2019–2020 RAM 5500, 4500 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
January 26, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-023Excellance, Inc (Excellance) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Excellance-modified RAM 4500/5500 vehicles to be equipped with CLASS Suspension Systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible…
- 2020 RAM 4500, 5500 recall: Service brakes
January 20, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-016Custom Truck And Body Works is recalling certain 2020 Dodge 4500 and 5500 vehicles. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension…
- 2019–2020 RAM 4500, 5500 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
January 13, 2021 · Chrysler · Campaign 21V-008Braun Northwest (Braun Northwest) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAM 4500/5500 vehicles equipped with Liquid Spring rear suspension systems. In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may…
- 2019–2020 RAM 3500, 5500, 4500 recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication
August 27, 2020 · Chrysler · Campaign 20V-5117L High Output engine. Inadequate warmup protection can cause a lack of oil film on the engine connecting rod bearings while the engine is reaching operating temperature.
- 2019 RAM 4500, 3500, 2500 and more recall: Fuel system, diesel
June 27, 2019 · Chrysler · Campaign 19V-498Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
- 2018 RAM 4500 and 2018 Chevrolet G4500, C3500 and more recall: Exterior lighting: brake lights
March 26, 2019 · Chrysler · Campaign 19V-236Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300…
- 2014–2018 Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and 2014–2019 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500 and more and more recall: Electrical system: software
May 17, 2018 · Chrysler · Campaign 18V-332Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee…
- 2018 RAM 4500, 5500 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
May 1, 2018 · Chrysler · Campaign 18V-277Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 cab chassis trucks. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been…
- 2017–2018 RAM 2500, 5500, 1500 and more recall: Power train: automatic transmission
February 8, 2018 · Chrysler · Campaign 18V-100Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged…
- 2009–2013 Dodge Challenger, Dakota, Durango and more and 2009–2013 Chrysler 300, Aspen and more recall: Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
January 9, 2018 · Chrysler · Campaign 18V-021 Do not driveS. " Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge…
- 2004–2016 Dodge Durango, Challenger, Ram 1500 and more and 2013–2018 RAM 5500, 4500, 3500 and more and more recall: Equipment
December 21, 2017 · Chrysler · Campaign 17V-824Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. pdf.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the RAM 4500 had?
NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the RAM 4500, across 16 model years (2008–2026).
Which RAM 4500 model year has the most recalls?
The 2020 RAM 4500 appears in the most campaigns (9). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my RAM 4500 for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.