NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Ram 5500 Safety Record
The 2019 Ram 5500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 9 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Ram 5500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving it without a federal safety rating or a computed Safety Index score. This absence of data does not indicate whether the vehicle is safe or unsafe; it simply means no such evaluation has been performed. However, the federal record does detail a Moderate recall and complaint burden band. Nine recall campaigns have been issued for this model year, addressing issues with brake, fuel, engine, wiper, and wheel hardware. Additionally, owners have submitted eleven complaints regarding the 2019 Ram 5500. This documented history provides a safety profile based on recall and complaint activity, even without crash-test performance metrics.
The 2019 Ram 5500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Moderate recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to nine recall campaigns documented in NHTSA federal safety records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Moderate |
| Recalls on file | 9 |
| Owner complaints | 11 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Ram 5500?
Nine recall campaigns mark a notable figure for the 2019 Ram 5500. These campaigns address critical components including brake hoses, fuel delivery, engine lubrication, wiper linkages, and wheel fasteners, indicating a broad range of safety-adjacent systems requiring federal intervention. Further compounding this record are eleven unverified owner complaints, several of which directly echo the concerns raised in the official recall categories for fuel and brake hardware. The absence of crash-test data for the 2019 model year, or any adjacent years for this nameplate, means a comprehensive crash-safety benchmark remains unavailable. Therefore, the breadth of recalls and the concentrated nature of owner complaints around essential fuel and brake systems are the primary indicators of this model year's safety performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Ram 5500 have any recalls?
The 2019 Ram 5500 is covered by nine recall campaigns. Named components include rear brake hoses with a potentially undersized inside diameter, windshield wiper linkages, a diesel fuel pump, engine oil and lubrication systems on Cummins 6.7L High Output-equipped trucks, and wheel lug nuts, bolts, or studs described as incorrect. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the supplied campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS22V759000
Risk: A brake hose rupture can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZA5.
Reported 2022-10-11
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS21V023000
Risk: A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Excellance will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy any damage and to prevent any future damage, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Excellance customer service at 1-800-882-9799.
Reported 2021-01-26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS21V008000
Risk: A worn rear brake line may leak fluid, resulting in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Braun Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit to each rear caliper and modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting. Any worn rear brake caliper flexible lines will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
Reported 2021-01-13
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
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 5500?
Eleven owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2019 Ram 5500. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the fuel and propulsion system, fuel system diesel components, and service brakes, each drawing multiple reports. One fire and two injuries are alleged across the complaint set. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
11 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Ram 5500?
Confirming the status of open recall campaigns for any individual unit is critical for the 2019 Ram 5500, which has been subject to nine separate recall actions. A specific vehicle's VIN should be checked on nhtsa.gov to identify any unrepaired recalls, as their resolution becomes the responsibility of a subsequent owner.
- The 2019 Ram 5500 has no NHTSA crash-test rating of any kind because NHTSA did not test this model year, meaning no star score exists to cite in either direction.
- Nine recall campaigns cover this specific model year, with named safety hardware including rear brake hoses, a diesel fuel pump, Cummins 6.7L High Output engine lubrication components, wiper linkages, and wheel fasteners.
- Eleven unverified owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year include one alleged fire and two alleged injuries, with the highest complaint concentration in fuel system and service brake categories.
- Because no tested sibling years appear in the available NHTSA data for this model, owners and shoppers cannot cross-reference a comparable crash-safety score from an adjacent model year of the same vehicle.
FAQ2019 Ram 5500 safety questions
Was the 2019 Ram 5500 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 9 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ram 5500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 9 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Ram 5500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ram 5500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 11 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Ram 5500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving 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 5500 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.