Recalls (8)
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ram 2500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Vehicle Can Exceed the Speed Rating of the Tires
Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Consequence
- Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
28.7% repairedof 12,736 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Loss of Drive Power or Park Function
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B.
81.3% repairedof 214 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V413000
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Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208
Air bags · frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
80.3% repairedof 38,164 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Turn Signal and High Beam Malfunction/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (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 high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A.
85.5% repairedof 185,251 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
99.3% repairedof 272,911 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
89.2% repairedof 77,079 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Engine Compartment Fire
Electrical system · wiring · relays/solenoids
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
82.6% repairedof 302,067 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Transmission Fluid Leak May Cause Fire
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
- Consequence
- Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is ZA3.
82.5% repairedof 250,079 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (49)
49 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
1involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 49 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 22.4% |
| Electrical system | 10 | 20.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 18.4% |
| Power train | 6 | 12.2% |
| Air bags | 5 | 10.2% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 10.2% |
| Steering | 5 | 10.2% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 8.2% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 6.1% |
| Structure | 2 | 4.1% |
How 2023 compares with other 2500 years
Best and worst 2500 years →2017697
20182,597
2019193
2020162
2021108
2022181
202349
202459
202562
202626
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 697 | 11 |
| 2018 | 2,597 | 9 |
| 2019 | 193 | 12 |
| 2020 | 162 | 10 |
| 2021 | 108 | 8 |
| 2022 | 181 | 12 |
| 2023 | 49 | 8 |
| 2024 | 59 | 5 |
| 2025 | 62 | 6 |
| 2026 | 26 | 7 |
This year (2023)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 29.2%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Ram 2500 pu/cc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2023 Ram 2500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 26V288000 (power train), 24V413000 (power train), 24V199000 (air bag), 23V799000 (steering), 23V654000 (rear camera), 23V059000 (rear camera), 23V060000 (electrical), 22V835000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Ram 2500 problems?
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (11), Electrical system (10), Exterior lighting (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2023 Ram 2500 get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Ram 2500 pu/cc 4wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (29.2% rollover risk).
How does the 2023 2500 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Ram 2500 model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (108) and the 2018 the most (2,597). The 2023 drew 49. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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