RAM 4500 recalls

41 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the RAM 4500, across model years 2008–2026. The latest was received on April 9, 2026.

RAM 4500 recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every RAM 4500 of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All RAM 4500 recall campaigns

RAM 4500 recalls by component

  • Electrical system 11
  • Brakes 6
  • Air bags 5
  • Engine and cooling 4
  • Power train 3
  • Lighting 2
  • Fuel system 2
  • Equipment 2
  • Wheels 1
  • Visibility 1
  • Trailer hitch 1
  • Tires 1
  • Suspension 1
  • Body and structure 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other RAM models

Common questions

Does the RAM 4500 have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 41 safety recall campaigns for the RAM 4500, covering model years 2008–2026. Most involve electrical system, brakes and air bags.

Which RAM 4500 model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2020 RAM 4500 has the most campaigns, with 9. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my RAM 4500 is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.