Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Diesel (18.7% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Fuel System, Diesel complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 25 · 18.7% | Recalled | Recall 19V498000 · Recall 21V880000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 · 16.4% | Recalled | Recall 19V498000 · Recall 21V880000 |
| Engine | 21 · 15.7% | Recalled | Recall 21V439000 · Recall 20V511000 |
| Power Train | 18 · 13.4% | Recalled | Recall 20V043000 |
| Electrical System | 18 · 13.4% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 8 · 6% | Recalled | Recall 20V207000 · Recall 22V904000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 134 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V439000 · 2021 · reported 06/10/2021
Low oil can damage the engine, causing an oil leak or a punctured engine block, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V035000 · 2022 · reported 01/27/2022
Reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V191000 · 2020 · reported 09/10/2020
The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
NHTSA campaign 20V043000 · 2020 · reported 01/24/2020
The leaking transmission fluid may contact the turbocharger or another ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V498000 · 2019 · reported 06/27/2019
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V880000 · 2021 · reported 11/12/2021
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V207000 · 2020 · reported 04/09/2020
A bed step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V398000 · 2021 · reported 05/27/2021
Wheel separation can cause a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V511000 · 2020 · reported 08/27/2020
A damaged engine block may leak oil, which can contact hot engine or exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V635000 · 2019 · reported 08/29/2019
The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V140000 · 2022 · reported 03/10/2022
An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V904000 · 2022 · reported 12/08/2022
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V010000 · 2025 · reported 01/16/2025
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V824000 · 2025 · reported 12/01/2025
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11553808 — filed 11/06/2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11545826 — filed 09/21/2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11507818 — filed 02/17/2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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Fuel system, diesel issues are the most-reported category, cited in 25 of 134 NHTSA complaints (18.7%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (22), engine (21), power train (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
134 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 14 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V439000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
