2015 RAM 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

13 safety recalls on file

The 2015 RAM 2500 has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (45 reports).

13Recalls
215Owner complaints
13Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 RAM 2500 recalls

Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Fail and Injure Occupants

Recall 21V632Aug 12, 2021212,373 vehicles affected

Certain Ram pickups have a side curtain air bag inflator whose end cap can detach, or whose inflator housing can rupture.

Tailgate Can Unlatch and Open While Driving

Recall 19V347May 9, 20191,103,209 vehicles affected

A plastic limiter tab in the power tailgate actuator may crack or fracture.

Steering Link Can Separate, Causing Loss of Steering Control

Recall 19V021Jan 25, 2019795,575 vehicles affected

The steering linkage jam nut on the outboard end of the drag link can loosen over time.

Tailgate Can Unlatch and Open While Driving

Recall 18V486Jul 27, 20181,149,223 vehicles affected

Some pickup trucks with a power locking tailgate and a 5 foot 7 inch or 6 foot 4 inch bed may have a tailgate actuator limiter tab that can fracture.

Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V332May 17, 20184,815,661 vehicles affected

A short circuit in the wiring can stop the cruise control from disengaging, whether by pressing the brake pedal or switching the system off manually.

Fire Extinguisher May Clog or Fail to Discharge

Recall 17V824Dec 21, 201761,791 vehicles affected

Some in-vehicle Kidde fire extinguishers, sold with certain Chrysler, Dodge, and RAM vehicles, may become clogged.

Transmission can shift out of Park without brake pedal

Recall 17V821Dec 20, 20171,482,874 vehicles affected

A brake interlock pin in the column-shift transmission can stick in the open position after the brake pedal is pressed for a long time while the vehicle is running and in Park.

Leaking Water Pump Can Cause Engine Fire

Recall 17V562Sep 12, 2017443,874 vehicles affected

Certain RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with 6.7L Cummins diesel engines may have Concentric-brand water pumps that lack a vent hole.

Aluminum wheels can crack and cause sudden air loss

Recall 17V499Aug 10, 20171,765 vehicles affected

Certain heavy-duty trucks that were modified by an aftermarket company to use cast aluminum Katla 8.5-inch road wheels may have wheels whose outer surface can fracture.

Side Curtain Airbags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy

Recall 17V302May 9, 20171,021,279 vehicles affected

Certain pickup trucks may have a fault in their Occupant Restraint Controller triggered by a roll rate sensor.

Steering may respond poorly if front bracket separates

Recall 16V559Jul 26, 201659 vehicles affected

Certain 2015 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 trucks and cab chassis may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets.

Radio software flaw could let hackers control vehicle systems

Recall 15V461Jul 23, 20151,416,903 vehicles affected

The radio in these vehicles contains software vulnerabilities that can allow outside parties to access certain networked vehicle control systems.

Side Airbags May Deploy Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V460Jul 22, 2015667,441 vehicles affected

Some 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks may have side impact sensors that are overly sensitive.

Most common 2015 RAM 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 215 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train45
Steering43
Engine34
Electrical System28
Service Brakes20
Unknown Or Other19
Vehicle Speed Control19
Fuel/Propulsion System12
Tires11
Air Bags11

What owners report

2026-10-07, Unknown Or Other
FCA US LLC is violating federal compliance regarding Emissions Recall 67A and Extended Warranty XQ1. A Ram Customer Care Supervisor officially denied my $7,400 reimbursement claim for pre-recall DEF/SCR failures, falsely claiming that 'covered components are not eligible under the XQ1 Extended Warranty if the failure occurred prior to the completion of Recall 67A.' This directly violates the manufacturer's remedy guidelines filed with the NHTSA, which explicitly mandate 'prior repair reimbursement' for these exact legacy emissions components.
2026-08-19, Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas cap light come on took to a mechanic they dropped gas tank and found the rollover valve is cracked and not working Ram does not want to take any responsibility for poor engineering for making it
2026-08-19, Fuel/Propulsion System
Hi my ram recall for 67a was done and it states that there is a 2 year warranty. It states that it covers the def pump if there is a failure. I purchased the part and sent in a receipt to get a reimbursement for the part. I call and everyone is rude and it goes in a circle and they tell me they can't help. What kind of customer service is this? Why was the recall letter even sent
2026-07-29, Engine
On two separate occasions, once in 2025 and again in July 2026, while pulling a travel trailer an emissions control fault in the EGR system caused the Cummins turbo diesel engine in the truck to lose power. At this reduced power, highway speeds could not be maintained, and even small hills were difficult to climb. This is a significant safety problem, and the dealerships could not provide a timely repair due to lack of parts availability. The manufacturer of software in the engine control system does not allow the use of aftermarket parts. This is monopolistic and anti-competitive. An emissions control fault Code should not deprive me of the use of my vehicle.
2026-02-12, Air Bags
Airbag light triggered and message center says service airbags system. Horn does not work and all steering wheel controls do not work. Traced to bad clock spring in steering wheel. Will not pass inspection. Self diagnosed. Warning light always on and message center says service airbags on every start up. Possible severe injury during a front end collision..

2015 RAM 2500 questions

Does the 2015 RAM 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2015 RAM 2500: Curtain Air Bag Inflator May Fail and Injure Occupants; Tailgate Can Unlatch and Open While Driving; Steering Link Can Separate, Causing Loss of Steering Control; Tailgate Can Unlatch and Open While Driving; Cruise Control May Not Shut Off, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 RAM 2500?

Based on 215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (45), Steering (43), Engine (34).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 RAM 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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