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Ram 1500 recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 162 recall campaigns across the 2011 to 2021 1500 model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 1500 recalls | 15 | Seat belts: anchorage |
| 2020 1500 recalls | 14 | Seat belts: anchorage |
| 2019 1500 recalls | 30 | Seat belts: anchorage |
| 2018 1500 recalls | 15 | Air bags: inflator |
| 2017 1500 recalls | 13 | Air bags: inflator |
| 2016 1500 recalls | 17 | Air bags: inflator |
| 2015 1500 recalls | 18 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2014 1500 recalls | 17 | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2013 1500 recalls | 12 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
| 2012 1500 recalls | 7 | Fuel system, gasoline: mounting |
| 2011 1500 recalls | 4 | Fuel system, gasoline: mounting |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in 1500 campaigns are:
- Air bags (29 campaigns)
- Power train (25 campaigns)
- Engine and engine cooling (18 campaigns)
- Electrical system (12 campaigns)
- Equipment (11 campaigns)
- Seat belts (8 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Ram recalls.
Ram 1500 recall questions
Which Ram 1500 year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2019 1500 has the most, with 30 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Ram 1500 with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.