NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Ram 2500 Safety Record
The 2019 Ram 2500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 12 recalls and 187 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Ram 2500 has no NHTSA crash-test ratings and therefore no Safety Index score. This absence of data means no star ratings illustrate its performance in a collision. However, the truck's record does show a Heavy recall and complaint burden band. NHTSA records detail 12 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ram 2500, addressing critical components such as side curtain air bag inflators and antilock brake control modules. Additionally, there are 187 unverified owner complaints. These complaints include reports of 8 alleged crashes and 9 alleged fires. The lack of a crash-test score does not indicate the truck's safety in an impact, only that this specific safety dimension remains unassessed for this model year.
The 2019 Ram 2500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is named in 12 federal recall campaigns according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 12 |
| Owner complaints | 187 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Ram 2500?
The 2019 Ram 2500 is notably without a full crash-test rating from NHTSA. Its recall record is the primary safety document available. The vehicle carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden, the highest concentration in this guide's framework. Twelve recall campaigns were issued for the 2019 model year. These involved critical components for occupant safety and crash avoidance, including curtain air bag inflators and antilock brake electronics. Further concerns arise from 187 unverified owner complaints, among which 9 alleged fire events were reported, primarily concerning the Fuel and Propulsion System. While testing for later models in the series exists, with Safety Index scores from 69 to 80 for model years 2023 through 2026, the 2019 Ram 2500 itself was not subjected to NHTSA's formal crash assessments.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
The 2019 Ram 2500 is named in 12 recall campaigns. The most safety-critical components covered include side curtain air bag inflators, which may fail to deploy properly and are the subject of two separate campaigns, and the antilock traction control and electronic limited-slip control module, which affects braking performance. Additional campaigns address tailgate hinge and latch hardware that may not secure the gate properly, and windshield wiper linkages. No specific park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the summary data provided, but owners should verify the current repair status of each campaign through the NHTSA VIN lookup, as remedy availability can change.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR25V824000
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 December 18, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are C2C, C7C, and C8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-01
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR25V010000
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.
Reported 2025-01-16
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS22V904000
Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
Reported 2022-12-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE22V140000
Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z20.
Reported 2022-03-10
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES22V035000
Risk: Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the wiper nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2022. This recall is an expansion of recall number 20V-208. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z08.
Reported 2022-01-27
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP21V880000
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Mar
Reported 2021-11-12
SEAT BELTS20V580000
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Reported 2020-09-24
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V191000
Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.
Reported 2020-09-10
STRUCTURE20V207000
Risk: A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bed step support brace, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2020 (RAM 2500) and began on October 6, 2020 (Ram 3500). Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are W24 and W44.
Reported 2020-04-09
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION20V043000
Risk: The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission valve body separator plate and reprogram the powertrain control module. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W03.
Reported 2020-01-24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER19V635000
Risk: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses and bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US' number for this recall is V98.
Reported 2019-08-29
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL19V498000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.
Reported 2019-06-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Ram 2500?
NHTSA has logged 187 unverified owner complaints against the 2019 Ram 2500. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Fuel and Propulsion System with 39 reports, the Engine with 31, the Electrical System with 28, the Power Train with 26, and the Structure with 25. Among all 187 reports, 8 allege a crash, 9 allege a fire or smoke event, and 5 allege an injury.
187 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Ram 2500?
The 2019 Ram 2500 has been subject to 12 recall campaigns, underscoring the importance of a VIN-specific check on nhtsa.gov for any used vehicle prior to purchase. Outstanding recall repairs can persist across changes in ownership, making verification critical.
- The 2019 Ram 2500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year and no Safety Index score can be assigned.
- Two separate recall campaigns specifically target the side curtain air bag inflators on this model year, a component directly involved in occupant protection during a side-impact event.
- A recall covering the antilock traction control and electronic limited-slip control module affects 2019 Ram 2500 trucks, touching a system central to braking and vehicle stability.
- Among the 187 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 allege a fire or smoke event and the Fuel and Propulsion System is the single most-reported component category with 39 allegations.
FAQ2019 Ram 2500 safety questions
Was the 2019 Ram 2500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 12 recalls and 187 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 2500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Ram 2500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ram 2500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 187 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Ram 2500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 2500 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.