Vehicle recalls by model year

2016 Ram 1500 recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2016 Ram 1500, newest first.

17 recalls on record for the 2016 Ram 1500. The most recent was on Jan. 16, 2025. Owners also sent NHTSA 1,545 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: power train (4), air bags (3), engine and engine cooling (3), latches/locks/linkages (2), electrical system (1), equipment (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Ram or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

1,545 complaints about the 2016 Ram 1500 were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 91 mention a crash, 36 a fire, 73 injuries.

Steering311recall on record
Engine291
Service Brakes243
Power Train202recall on record
Electrical System192recall on record
Fuel/Propulsion System190

Driving down residential street and steering got stiff . Not safe at all . Message on screen power steering service. 2 mechanics said to would need to replace complete electric power steering gear assembly.
Sept. 28, 2026 · Steering

I hit a tree head on dodging a deer going between 35 and 40mph and none of my air bags deployed.
Sept. 28, 2026 · Air Bags

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

4 on record

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure RQ25003 · opened July 3, 2025 · open
Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering RQ23003 · opened Aug. 4, 2023 · open
High pressure fuel pump failure EA23001 · opened March 17, 2023 · open
Vehicle Rollaway PE16014 · opened Dec. 16, 2016 · closed Jan. 25, 2024

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2016 Ram 1500 recalls

Jan. 16, 2025Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and others: Inflator 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…
June 8, 2023Jeep Grand Cherokee; 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…
June 9, 2022Jeep Grand Cherokee; Ram 1500: Fuel pump 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…
Aug. 12, 2021Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Curtain 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…
Aug. 13, 2020Jeep Grand Cherokee; Ram 1500: Diesel 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…
Oct. 24, 2019Ram 1500: Gas recirculation valve (egr valve) 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…
May 9, 2019Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Latch 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.…
July 27, 2018Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Latch Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5…
May 17, 2018Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and others: Software 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…
Dec. 20, 2017Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500 and others: Column shift Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs…
May 9, 2017Ram 1500, 2500, 3500: Air bags Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such…
March 23, 2017Ram 1500: Differential unit Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially…
May 16, 2016Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500 and others: Equipment Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas…
May 16, 2016Ram 1500: Axle shaft Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been…
March 23, 2016Ram 1500: Electric power assist system Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination…
Oct. 16, 2015Ram 1500: Temporary/emergency spare tire Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August…
Oct. 15, 2015Ram 1500: Axle shaft Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected…