2019 Ram 3500 fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 21V880000Nov 12, 2021222,410 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

  Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.

• Recall 19V498000Jun 27, 2019499 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 15, 2026WAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Had recall for high pressure fuel pump completed in 12/2022 and the new part has prematurely failed causing debris to go into the fuel system. The new part was to prevent this issue from happening and it seems that failure after only 3 years means that a defective part was installed or some form of improper installation occurred.

   NHTSA complaint #11744287 · source
2. Filed Mar 9, 2026214,000 miCATowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a warning light for the exhaust system illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, but the vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified…

   NHTSA complaint #11723090 · source
3. Filed Sep 12, 2024CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted.

   NHTSA complaint #11614283 · source
4. Filed Mar 8, 2024GAFireElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   All of my fuse are lose, also the dealership installed a new high pressure fuel pump under recall and now it’s whining and now my pcm is over charging my batteries!!!

   NHTSA complaint #11576210 · source
5. Filed Feb 20, 2024NHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2019 RAM 3500 Big Horn. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer was contacted stated they was waiting for parts. The manufacturer was contacted several times and were unable to confirm when…

   NHTSA complaint #11572945 · source
6. Filed Nov 9, 2023CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Poor throttle respond when doing lane change, really really poor throttle respond, especially when doing lane change the throttle supper slow respond can causing a rear end from the safe on incoming lane changed distance to unsafe distance after the lane changed, this seriously can causing the crash by the rear end from the vehicle on the back. It also happened when merge into freeway when throttle is very important for driver to adjust the speed to make vehicle merge into…

   NHTSA complaint #11554333 · source
7. Filed Nov 6, 2023FLFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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 recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring for a year. The dealer…

   NHTSA complaint #11553808 · source
8. Filed Sep 21, 2023TXFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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 recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…

   NHTSA complaint #11545826 · source
9. Filed Feb 17, 202320,000 miUTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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 recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, he depressed the accelerator pedal to change lanes, and the vehicle shuddered and almost stalled. The contact stated that the "check fuel filter" light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure lasted for a few seconds…

   NHTSA complaint #11507818 · source
10. Filed Dec 28, 2022MNFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    This vehicle has a safety recall I. The high pressure fuel pump. The dealership says they’re unable to provide resolution due to part’s availability. Reasonable time has been allowed and yet, no repairs have been made. The manufacturer should be required to buy back the vehicle or replace it at no cost to me.

    NHTSA complaint #11499194 · source
11. Filed Dec 20, 2022AZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2019 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 21V88000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…

    NHTSA complaint #11498270 · source
12. Filed Dec 20, 2022PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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 recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not yet made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.…

    NHTSA complaint #11498211 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology