NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Ram 3500 Safety Record
The 2022 Ram 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 12 recalls and 184 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Ram 3500 enters the market without federal crash-test ratings, as NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. This absence means the vehicle carries no computed Safety Index score, nor any star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection. However, the record does present a Heavy burden band for recalls and complaints. Owners reported 184 unverified complaints to NHTSA. Furthermore, the 2022 Ram 3500 has been subject to 12 recall campaigns, two of which were significant enough to warrant park-outside guidance. This information, while not speaking to crash performance, signals a need for careful consideration.
The 2022 Ram 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is linked to 12 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 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 184 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Ram 3500?
The 2022 Ram 3500 carries a Heavy burden in our analysis, driven by the breadth and severity of its recall record. Twelve campaigns address safety-critical systems. These include a frontal air bag and steering column recall, an ESC and ABS software fault that could reduce active safety intervention, and an electrical wiring recall that prompted a park-outside advisory. A second park-outside or do-not-drive level campaign further elevates the severity profile for this specific model year. Owner complaints reinforce this assessment: 184 unverified allegations were filed, with the powertrain category alone representing more than 60 percent of reports. The raw figures also include fire and injury allegations. No tested sibling years in our data offer a crash-safety comparison point for this model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
The 2022 Ram 3500 is tied to 12 recall campaigns. Components addressed include frontal air bags and the steering column, backup camera sensing systems (one correctable via an over-the-air software fix), the electronic stability control module and ABS controller, backup camera display function, and electrical system wiring relays and solenoids. The wiring relay campaign carries a park-outside directive, one of two such serious-severity campaigns in this vehicle's record.
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 3500?
NHTSA has logged 184 unverified owner allegations for the 2022 Ram 3500. The powertrain component category accounts for 112 of those reported concerns, followed by the engine at 23, the electrical system at 22, fuel and propulsion at 14, and service brakes at 11. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts or confirmed defects.
184 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Ram 3500?
The 2022 Ram 3500 has been subject to 12 distinct recall campaigns. Owners should verify their vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov to confirm the status of these open recalls.
- Two of the 12 recall campaigns tied to the 2022 Ram 3500 carry park-outside or do-not-drive severity guidance, the highest urgency level in NHTSA recall classification, making open-recall verification a priority for this model year.
- A 2022-specific recall addresses a software malfunction in the ABS and electronic stability control module that could reduce the system's ability to intervene during loss-of-control events, a direct active-safety concern unique to this model year grouping.
- The frontal air bag recall involving the steering column covers 2021 and 2022 Ram 3500 units and has a campaign date of late 2025, meaning it may still be open on unrepaired vehicles.
- Of the 184 unverified complaints reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Ram 3500, the powertrain category alone accounts for 112 alleged concerns, and the raw complaint record includes 4 reported crashes, 4 reported fires, and 7 reported injuries, all unverified allegations that have not been confirmed by NHTSA investigation.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Ram 3500 places
The 2022 Ram 3500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Ram 3500 safety questions
Was the 2022 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 12 recalls and 184 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ram 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 12 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ram 3500, 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 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 184 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Ram 3500. 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.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 3500 2022.
- 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.