NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Ram 3500 Safety Record
The 2019 Ram 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 14 recalls and 134 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Ram 3500 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving it without any star ratings or a computed Safety Index. This absence of data means its crash performance is unassessed by federal standards. Despite the lack of crash ratings, the 2019 Ram 3500 carries a significant record of regulatory actions and owner concerns. NHTSA records show 14 recall campaigns initiated for this model year. Additionally, 134 owner complaints have been filed with the agency. These figures reflect documented regulatory interventions and unverified consumer allegations, rather than a crash-safety grade.
The 2019 Ram 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is named in 14 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 | 14 |
| Owner complaints | 134 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Ram 3500?
The 2019 Ram 3500's federal safety record is defined by breadth rather than a single dominant issue, with 14 recall campaigns and 134 reported complaints. Two distinct curtain air bag inflator campaigns, filed years apart, indicate the inflator concern was not resolved in a single action and that the population of affected vehicles was revisited. Further recalls address a tailgate latch and a wiper linkage, pointing to separate structural and visibility concerns for this generation of heavy-duty Ram trucks. An antilock and traction-control module recall, which targets cab-chassis variants with certain GVW configurations, is notable because it involves active safety hardware. On the complaint side, 28 fuel-system and 27 diesel-related allegations make the powertrain the dominant area of consumer concern for this model year. No tested sibling years exist in NHTSA's record for this model; therefore, no adjacent crash-test data is available to reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
The 2019 Ram 3500 is named in 14 NHTSA recall campaigns. Documented components include side and curtain air bag inflators covered by two separate campaigns, a tailgate latch and hinge attachment issue, an antilock and traction-control module on cab-chassis variants with certain GVW ratings, and windshield wiper linkages on 2500 and 3500 models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify current repair status for every campaign via the NHTSA VIN lookup.
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION21V439000
Risk: Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y21.
Reported 2021-06-10
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS21V398000
Risk: Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the torque specification in the owner's manual and other published service documents. Dealers will also inspect the vehicle's wheel studs, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y36 owner notification letters were mailed on November 30, 2021. Campaign Y26 owner notification letters were mailed on Decemb
Reported 2021-05-27
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION20V511000
Risk: A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the engine calibration software to enhance the engine warm up protection, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W57.
Reported 2020-08-27
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Ram 3500?
NHTSA has logged 134 unverified owner allegations against the 2019 Ram 3500. The most frequently reported components are the Fuel System, Diesel subsystem, Fuel and Propulsion System, Engine, Electrical System, and Power Train. Within those 134 reports, consumers alleged 10 crashes, 5 fires, and 8 injuries. These are unverified allegations, not established facts.
134 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Ram 3500?
Any used 2019 Ram 3500 should be checked by VIN at nhtsa.gov before purchase to identify which, if any, of the 14 recall campaigns remain open and unrepaired on that specific truck. Recall completion is vehicle-specific and cannot be assumed from the model year alone.
- Two separate curtain air bag inflator recall campaigns name the 2019 Ram 3500, meaning the inflator issue was subject to more than one regulatory action and owners should confirm both campaigns are closed on their specific VIN.
- The antilock and traction-control module recall is limited to cab-chassis variants with specific GVW ratings, so not every 2019 Ram 3500 configuration is affected, and buyers should verify applicability through the NHTSA VIN tool.
- Fuel system and diesel subsystem components account for the two largest complaint categories among the 134 unverified NHTSA allegations for this model year, with engine and electrical system complaints also ranking in the top five reported areas.
- Because NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, there is no federal star rating or Safety Index for the 2019 Ram 3500, and no tested sibling year exists in the record to provide adjacent crash-safety context.
FAQ2019 Ram 3500 safety questions
Was the 2019 Ram 3500 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 14 recalls and 134 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 14 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Ram 3500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ram 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 134 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Ram 3500. 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 3500 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.