The 2022 Ram 1500 is still relatively young, but early patterns are emerging—particularly catastrophic Hemi lifter failures and eTorque hybrid system gremlins that mirror issues from the 2019-2021 refresh. Diesel owners face their own DEF and fuel system headaches.
5.7L Hemi Lifter Failure and Camshaft Damage
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 30,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: Cold-start ticking or knocking that persists after warmup, MDS (cylinder deactivation) rough engagement or misfires on cylinders 1, 4, 6, or 7, Check engine light with multiple misfire codes, Metal shavings in oil during change
Fix: Lifter roller bearings fail, chewing up the camshaft lobes. Requires full top-end teardown: both heads off, camshaft replacement, all 16 lifters, often pushrods. If caught late, you're looking at short-block replacement when debris circulates. Book time 18-24 hours labor depending on 4WD/2WD and accessories.
Estimated cost: $4,500-8,000
eTorque 48V Hybrid System Failures (Belt-Starter-Generator)
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 40,000-90,000 mi
Symptoms: Battery warning light with P0A93 or U0155 codes, Rough or failed restarts during auto-stop cycles, Intermittent loss of power assist during acceleration, Clicking from under hood when starting
Fix: The BSG (belt-starter-generator) unit or its 48V battery pack fails. BSG replacement requires serpentine system removal and reprogramming; battery pack sits behind rear seat. Dealer-only calibration required. 4-6 hours labor for BSG, 2-3 for battery.
Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800
8-Speed ZF Transmission Oil Cooler Line Leaks
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 50,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid spots under vehicle near radiator area, Fluid level drops without visible external leaks elsewhere, Delayed or harsh shifts when fluid runs low, Pink residue around cooler fittings at radiator
Fix: Quick-connect fittings at the integrated trans cooler crack or O-rings fail. Line replacement requires draining system, new lines, sometimes radiator removal for access. Flush and refill with ZF-spec fluid mandatory. 3-5 hours labor.
Estimated cost: $800-1,400
3.0L EcoDiesel DEF System and Emissions Failures
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 60,000-100,000 mi
Symptoms: Check engine light with P20EE (SCR efficiency) or P204F (DEF quality) codes, "Service Exhaust System" warning, countdown to reduced power mode, DEF consumption higher than normal or DEF tank reading errors, Hard start or extended crank in cold weather
Fix: DEF injector, SCR catalyst, or diesel particulate filter clog or fail. Diagnosis requires emissions analyzer. DEF injector replacement 2-3 hours; DPF or SCR means exhaust system disassembly, 6-10 hours. Regen cycles often incomplete due to short-trip driving.
Estimated cost: $1,800-5,500
Backup Camera and Display Glitches (Uconnect 5)
Common · low severity
Symptoms: Backup camera image freezes, shows black screen, or displays "camera unavailable", Guideline overlay misaligned or missing, Intermittent function—works sometimes, not others, Radio/nav screen reboots randomly
Fix: Software bugs in Uconnect 5 or camera module connector corrosion at tailgate harness. Try software flash first (1 hour dealer time, sometimes covered under TSB). If hardware, replace camera or tailgate harness pigtail, 1.5-2.5 hours.
Estimated cost: $150-900
Fuel Pump Failures (Both Gas and Diesel)
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 40,000-80,000 mi
Symptoms: No-start condition with crank but no fire, Intermittent stalling at idle or under load, Loss of power at highway speeds, then recovery, Fuel pressure reads low on scan tool (gas: <55 psi, diesel: <5,000 psi)
Fix: In-tank fuel pump module fails (gas) or high-pressure CP4.2 pump grenades itself and contaminates the entire fuel system (diesel—catastrophic). Gas pump: drop tank, 3-4 hours. Diesel CP4 failure: pump, injectors, lines, tank cleaning, 20+ hours—often totals older trucks.
Estimated cost: $900-1,600 gas / $8,000-15,000 diesel CP4
Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Wear (4WD Models)
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi
Symptoms: Clunking over bumps from front end, Wandering or loose steering feel, Uneven tire wear on inside edge, Play detected during tire shake test
Fix: Lower control arm ball joints wear prematurely, especially with oversized tires or lift kits. Most shops replace entire control arms (no press-in service parts from FCA). Both sides recommended. 2.5-4 hours per side, plus alignment.
Estimated cost: $1,200-2,000
Owner tips
If you have the 5.7 Hemi, run 0W-40 full synthetic and change every 5,000 miles—lifter failures love neglected oil.
Diesel owners: use only top-tier fuel and add lubricity additive every tank to protect the CP4 pump—failure is a $10k+ event.
eTorque models: disconnect and reconnect the 12V battery during long storage to prevent 48V system drain and module corruption.
Check transmission fluid level every oil change—no dipstick, must use fill plug method. Low fluid kills these ZF 8-speeds.
Flash Uconnect software at dealer if you experience any electronic gremlins—many TSBs are software-only fixes.
Skip it unless you're getting a screaming deal with extended warranty—the Hemi lifter roulette and diesel emissions complexity make these expensive gambles for a truck barely out of warranty.
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Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
AIR BAGS · 25V298000
2025-05-08
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES · 24V754000
2024-10-10
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 24V653000
2024-09-05
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V436000
2024-06-13
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 24V437000
2024-06-13
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling one 2022 Ram 1500 Classic vehicle. The wiring harness may short circuit and prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. The vehicle has been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 65B.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V654000
2023-09-28
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT · 23V264000
2023-04-13
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. The B-pillar impact sensors may be missing, which can result in delayed air bag deployment or non-deployment.
Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the B-pillar impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 33A.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 23V059000
2023-02-09
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · 22V904000
2022-12-08
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Consequence: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · 22V766000
2022-10-13
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Consequence: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · 22V407000
2022-06-09
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT · 21V871000
2021-11-10
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with incompatible heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), resulting in the windshield defrosting and defogging system being inoperable to drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Consequence: An inoperable defrosting and defogging system can reduce visibility for drivers in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US, LLC will repurchase the affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 22, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y88.
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