2018 RAM 1500 recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 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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- Sep 11, 2025Crash risk2018 RAM 1500, 2018 RAM 2500, 2018 RAM 3500 — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
25V592000 · 2K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Jan 16, 2025Crash risk2016–2019 RAM 1500, 2016–2020 RAM 2500, 2016–2019 RAM 3500 and 1 other model — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
25V010000 · 6K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Jun 8, 2023Crash risk2014–2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2014–2019 RAM 1500 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
23V411000 · 81K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Jun 9, 2022Crash risk2014–2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2014–2019 RAM 1500 — Fuel System, Diesel
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
22V406000 · 139K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Aug 12, 2021Crash risk2015–2020 RAM 1500, 2015–2016 RAM 2500, 2015–2016 RAM 3500 — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
21V632000 · 212K units · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Aug 13, 2020Crash risk2014–2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2014–2018 RAM 1500 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
20V475000 · 58K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Oct 24, 2019Fire risk2014–2019 RAM 1500 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
19V757000 · 108K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- 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)
- Apr 25, 2019Crash risk2018–2019 RAM 1500 — Power Train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The rear driveshaft may have an incomplete weld fusion between the tube and tube yoke, which may lead to weld cracking or the driveshaft fracturing.
19V324000 · 10K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Aug 23, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 RAM 1500 — Power Train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 RAM 1500 trucks. The rear differential may have been insufficiently filled, possibly resulting in its failure.
18V556000 · 4K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Aug 9, 2018Crash risk2018 Chrysler 300, 2017–2019 Chrysler Pacifica, 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid and 14 other models — Electrical System
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
18V524000 · 13K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Jun 14, 2018Crash risk2018 Dodge Journey, 2018 RAM 1500, 2018 RAM 2500 and 1 other model — Back Over Prevention
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
18V398000 · 2K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- May 17, 2018Crash risk2015–2017 Chrysler 200, 2014–2018 Chrysler 300, 2017–2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 12 other models — Electrical System
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
18V332000 · 4.8M units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- May 1, 2018Crash risk2018 Chrysler 300, 2018 Dodge Challenger, 2018 Dodge Charger and 4 other models — Power Train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
18V280000 · 71 units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Feb 8, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 RAM 1500, 2017–2018 RAM 2500, 2017–2018 RAM 3500 and 2 other models — Power Train
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 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.
18V100000 · 180K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)