Ram 4500 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
42 recalls found for the Ram 4500 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 48 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ram 4500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Ram 4500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 Ram 4500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 4500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 Ram 4500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 Ram 4500 | 10 | 4 |
| 2019 Ram 4500 | 10 | 6 |
| 2018 Ram 4500 | 7 | 9 |
| 2017 Ram 4500 | 7 | 5 |
| 2016 Ram 4500 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 Ram 4500 | 8 | 7 |
| 2014 Ram 4500 | 9 | 8 |
| 2013 Ram 4500 | 9 | 3 |
| 2009 Ram 4500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Ram 4500 | 1 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Ram 4500 recalls
- Apr 9, 202626V225000Electrical system65,348 vehiclesRam 1500, 2500 and 3 more models
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
- Feb 2, 202626V059000Exterior lighting, electrical system456,287 vehiclesJeep Wagoneer S, Ram 1500 and 5 more models
Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
- Dec 18, 202525V882000Electronic stability control (ESC), air bags52,565 vehiclesRam 2500, 3500 and 2 more models
A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic…
- Dec 1, 202525V826000Electrical system72,509 vehiclesRam 1500, 2500 and 3 more models
A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank.
- Nov 6, 202525V765000Steering, air bags532 vehiclesRam 1500, 2500 and 3 more models
The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended.
- Sep 17, 202525V618000Trailer hitches10 vehicles2023 Ram 4500
The trailer hitch may have been installed with too few mounting bolts, causing the assembly to loosen and detach.
- Aug 18, 202525V530000Service brakes, electrical system2,885 vehiclesRam 2500, 3500 and 2 more models
The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light.
- Nov 27, 202424V896000Service brakes, hydraulic317,630 vehiclesRam 2500, 3500 and 2 more models
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) may fail, which can cause the anti-lock brake (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and traction control systems to fail.