2013 RAM 1500 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 RAM 1500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- May 9, 2019Crash risk2013–2018 RAM 1500, 2013–2018 RAM 2500, 2013–2018 RAM 3500 — Latches/locks/linkages
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
19V347000 · 1.1M units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Dec 20, 2017Crash risk2010–2012 Dodge Ram 1500, 2010–2012 Dodge Ram 2500, 2010–2012 Dodge Ram 3500 and 7 other models — Power Train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
17V821000 · 1.5M units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- May 9, 2017Crash risk2013–2016 RAM 1500, 2013–2016 RAM 2500, 2014–2016 RAM 3500 — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
17V302000 · 1.0M units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Jul 23, 2015Crash risk2015 Chrysler 200, 2015 Chrysler 300, 2015 Dodge Challenger and 10 other models — Equipment
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
15V461000 · 1.4M units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Jul 22, 2015Crash risk2013–2015 RAM 1500, 2013–2015 RAM 2500, 2013–2015 RAM 3500 — Seat Belts
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
15V460000 · 667K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Jul 22, 2015Crash risk2012 Dodge Ram 1500, 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 and 7 other models — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
15V459000 · 1.1M units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Dec 6, 2013Crash risk2013 Chrysler 300, 2013 Dodge Charger, 2013 RAM 1500 — Power Train
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chrysler 300 AWD, Dodge Charger AWD, and Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 vehicles equipped with ZF all wheel drive ("AWD") 8HP45 transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission output shaft may fracture.
13V610000 · 4K units · Chrysler Group LLC
- Jul 2, 2013Crash risk2013 RAM 1500 — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 trucks manufactured June 26, 2012, through February 5, 2013. Due to a software issue with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) module, the ESC system may be disabled when the vehicle is started.
13V287000 · 46K units · Chrysler Group LLC
- Jun 4, 2013Crash risk2013 RAM 1500, 2013 RAM 2500, 2013 RAM 3500 — Exterior Lighting
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
13V237000 · 17K units · Chrysler Group LLC
- May 7, 2013Crash risk2013 RAM 1500 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured manufactured June 25, 2012, through December 12, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the coolant bypass valve may stick in a position that does not allow coolant to flow into the heater core. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Vehicle Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
13V177000 · 498 units · Chrysler Group LLC
- Apr 3, 2013Crash risk2013 RAM 1500 — Parking Brake
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
13V128000 · 7K units · Chrysler Group LLC