NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Ram 2500 Safety Ratings
The 2022 Ram 2500 scores 62 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Below Average), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 12 recalls, and 168 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Ram 2500 is subject to twelve recalls, a significant figure that includes a critical park-outside fire risk. This recall record is the primary factor in its 0/20 defect record score, severely impacting the truck's overall NHTSA Safety Index of 62/100. Despite this, federal crash-test performance was moderate; the vehicle's Below Average safety index is chiefly a consequence of its recall history.
The 2022 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4WD received a 3-out-of-5-star rollover rating and a 4-out-of-5-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA, with a NHTSA Safety Index of 62/100 derived exclusively from NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 7 Trucks from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Ram 2500 ranks 7 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 62 / 100 (Below Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 29.2% |
| Recalls on file | 12 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 168 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 7 of 7 Trucks tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Ram 2500?
The 2022 Ram 2500's record of 12 recall campaigns overshadows its competitive crash-test results, driving its Safety Index to 62/100, unchanged from the previous model year. This extensive recall history, including two campaigns with elevated severity, results in a defect record subscore of 0/20. Notably, a park-outside wiring campaign and a frontal airbag steering column concern affect both 2021 and 2022 heavy-duty Ram trucks. An additional recall addresses ESC software that could disable ABS control, a direct safety system impairment. Crash protection for the 2022 Ram 2500, assessed at 57/70, includes a 5-star side rating and a 4-star overall NCAP score. However, the 3-star rollover rating, with a 29 percent rollover risk probability, presents a significant factor for this high-center-of-gravity vehicle. The avoidance-tech subscore of 4.5/10 is limited by the absence of standard forward collision warning and the complete lack of lane departure warning. For any 2022 Ram 2500 entering the used market, verifying the completion of recall remedies is paramount.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Ram 2500 perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4WD shows a significant vulnerability to rollover, with a 29 percent probability registered in NHTSA's testing. This translates to a 3-star rating in rollover resistance, the lowest individual score for this model. Despite this, the dynamic tip test concluded with a "No Tip" outcome. Overall, the vehicle achieved a 4 out of 5-star rating, buoyed by a 5-star performance in side protection and a 4-star score for frontal impact.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16474
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2022 Ram 2500 carries 12 recall campaigns. Components addressed include frontal air bags, back-over prevention cameras and display functions, electronic stability control software, and electrical system wiring relays. One campaign involves a park-outside directive tied to an electrical wiring defect on Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks equipped with certain components, indicating a potential fire risk serious enough to warrant keeping the vehicle outdoors until repaired.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL25V765000
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.
Reported 2025-11-06
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V436000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
Reported 2024-06-13
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE24V415000
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 11, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 55B.
Reported 2024-06-06
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION23V654000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2023-09-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS23V060000
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 mo
Reported 2023-02-09
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22V835000
Risk: 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.
Reported 2022-11-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)22V642000
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.
Reported 2022-08-26
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION22V407000
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.
Reported 2022-06-09
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
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN21V925000
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
Reported 2021-11-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS21V798000
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 w
Reported 2021-10-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Ram 2500?
NHTSA has received 168 unverified owner complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 59 reported issues and the Power Train with 49, followed by the Engine at 28. Consumers also allege 9 crashes, 5 fires, and 6 injuries. These are unverified allegations, not confirmed defects.
168 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Ram 2500?
A significant concern for the 2022 Ram 2500 is its recall record. With 12 active or recently closed campaigns, including a park-outside directive and a frontal airbag concern, verification that all remedies have been completed at a dealership is essential before taking ownership.
- The 2022 Ram 2500 carries a park-outside recall tied to an electrical wiring relay defect shared with 2021-2023 Ram heavy-duty trucks, signaling a fire risk that requires dealer remedy before normal parking.
- A separate 2022-specific recall addresses an ESC software malfunction that could disable the ABS control module, directly compromising a safety system that earned a Standard rating in the avoidance-tech assessment.
- The defect record subscore of 0/20 is the single largest reason the Safety Index sits at 62/100 despite a 4-star overall NCAP result, meaning crash-test performance alone does not offset the recall burden for this specific model year.
- Owner complaints for this model year total 168 unverified allegations, with the Electrical System category alone accounting for 59 reported issues, a pattern that aligns with the multiple electrical-system recall campaigns active on this vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Ram 2500 places
The 2022 Ram 2500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Ram 2500 safety questions
Was the 2022 Ram 2500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Ram 2500, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 62 out of 100, placing it in the Below Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Ram 2500 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Ram 2500 earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 29.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 2500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ram 2500, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ram 2500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 168 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Ram 2500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other 2500 years
Rivals in Truck (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Nissan Titan | 84/100 | 4 of 5 | 4 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 Tremor | 78/100 | 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier | 75/100 | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| 2022 Ram 1500 Classic | 73/100 | 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 | 71/100 | 4 of 5 | 17 |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | 67/100 | 5 of 5 | 16 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16474), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 2500 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 7 of 7 in the Truck class for 2022.
- 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.