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2019 Ram 1500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

21

21 current

Combined

12.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,999

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2026371 · manufacturer campaign 67D

30 July 2026

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019–2026

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the second-row seat belt buckle(s) to the body.

156,138 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025658 · manufacturer campaign C2C / C7C / C8C

1 December 2025

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019 · 2500 2019 · 3500 2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2025-013.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag(s).

421 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025013 · manufacturer campaign 05C/09C/10C

16 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2016–2019 · 2500 2016–2020 · 3500 2016–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators may be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly and metal fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants. Note: This recall also affects certain 2016 model year RAM 3500 chassis cab incomplete vehicles.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the affected side curtain airbag(s).

1,393 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024503 · manufacturer campaign 75B

5 September 2024

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019, 2021–2024

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This problem would cause warning lights for the antilock braking system (ABS), ESC, adaptive cruise control (ACC), and forward collision warning (FCW) to appear on the instrument panel.

Why it matters

An electronic stability control system that doesn't work could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the antilock braking system (ABS) control module software.

130,722 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2023338 · manufacturer campaign 66A

8 June 2023

Transport Canada lists: Grand 2014–2020 · 1500 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, a problem with the engine tone wheel could cause a loss of signal to crankshaft position sensor. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it. Note: Vehicles included in FCA recall W58 (Transport Canada recall 2020-371) are not part of this recall.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module. This update will help maintain engine power if the crankshaft position signal is lost.

33,629 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022699 · manufacturer campaign ZB8

8 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019–2020 · 2500 2019–2020 · 3500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the tailgate could unlatch and open while driving. If this happens, cargo that is not secured could fall out of the truck bed and onto the road.

Why it matters

Cargo that falls from the truck bed could create a road hazard for others.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect the alignment of the tailgate strikers, and adjust them if necessary.

120,706 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2022303 · manufacturer campaign Z46

9 June 2022

Transport Canada lists: Grand 2014–2020 · 1500 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0 L diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, you may notice a change in engine performance, a fuel leak, or a malfunction indicator lamp and/or service electronic throttle control tell-tale may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the high-pressure fuel pump. Additional fuel system parts may be replaced, if necessary.

55,711 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2021511 · manufacturer campaign Y55 & Y63

12 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2015–2017, 2019–2020 · 2500 2015–2016 · 3500 2015–2016

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the side curtain airbag inflators could be defective. As a result, the driver and/or passenger side curtain airbag inflator(s) could rupture unexpectedly. If this happens, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent it from inflating properly.

Why it matters

A side curtain airbag inflator that ruptures could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the side curtain airbags, as necessary.

43,618 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020456 · manufacturer campaign W67

25 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: Gladiator 2020 · Wrangler 2019 · 1500 2019–2020 · 2500 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the front seat belt retractors. As a result, the seat belts may not work as designed in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front seat belts.

127 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020401 · manufacturer campaign W63

28 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks with adjustable pedals, the accelerator pedal could get stuck on the all-weather floor mat. If this happens, the truck may not slow down when the driver releases the accelerator pedal. Note: If the driver continues to brake, the brake-throttle override system will close the throttle opening and allow the driver to stop the truck.

Why it matters

A stuck accelerator pedal could lead to unintended acceleration of the truck and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the all-weather floor mat. You should remove the driver's all-weather floor mat until this recall is completed.

21,397 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020154 · manufacturer campaign W25

9 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: Compass 2019–2020 · 1500 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the windshield properly.

Why it matters

Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver’s visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to tighten the nuts on the windshield wiper arms.

76,280 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020145 · manufacturer campaign W30, W31, W32, W33, W34, W35, W36, W37

6 April 2020

Transport Canada lists: Pacifica 2019–2020 · Challenger 2019–2020 · Durango 2019–2020 · Cherokee 2019–2020 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera image may be displayed even after the transmission is shifted out of reverse. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to turn off within 10 seconds after shifting from reverse gear.

Why it matters

A driver that is distracted could have an increased risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the radio software.

46,772 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019574 · manufacturer campaign VB8

14 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a short circuit could occur in the electric power steering system. This can cause an intermittent loss of power steering assist. As a result, there could be sudden changes in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds.

Why it matters

Sudden changes in steering effort could affect a driver’s ability to control the vehicle and may increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the electric power steering gear.

65 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2019535 · manufacturer campaign VB1

25 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2014–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a 3.0-L EcoDiesel engine, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, a driver may notice a low coolant level or a heater that does not work properly.

Why it matters

A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the EGR cooler. Dealers will also inspect intake manifold and replace it as necessary.

50,259 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2019365 · manufacturer campaign V83

25 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster may not work.

Why it matters

An instrument cluster that does not work may prevent an operator from receiving information regarding the status of vehicle systems. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the instrument panel cluster replaced.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2019263 · manufacturer campaign V61 / V71

3 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019–2020

What is wrong

An internal error in the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) could cause the airbag system to turn off. If this happens, the airbags would not deploy in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to stay on in the instrument cluster.

Why it matters

Airbags that do not deploy in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicles to a dealer to inspect the Occupant Restraint Controller. If fault codes are found, the ORC will be replaced. If no fault codes are present, the ORC software will be updated.

38,890 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019206 · manufacturer campaign V48

26 April 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain 4x4 trucks, the rear driveshaft may not have been properly welded. As a result, a weld could break and cause the driveshaft to detach from the truck. If the vehicle was in rear wheel drive mode, this would cause a loss of propulsion.

Why it matters

A driveshaft that detaches could result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driveshaft that separates from the truck could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the rear driveshaft with one that is properly welded.

2,989 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019138 · manufacturer campaign V29

15 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Wrangler 2019 · 1500 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering shaft may not have been properly manufactured. This could cause it to separate and cause a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the steering column assembly.

9 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2019050 · manufacturer campaign V07

6 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019

What is wrong

On some vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals, the brake pedal could detach when it is adjusted. This could cause a loss of brakes.

Why it matters

A loss of brakes can create a risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to repair the adjustable pedal assembly. Drivers should not adjust the pedals until the vehicle is fixed. The pedals should never be adjusted while driving.

22,095 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019033 · manufacturer campaign V04

24 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: 1500 2019

What is wrong

The power steering system may have a loose electrical connection. This could cause intermittent loss of power steering assist while driving/steering the truck. This may make the truck difficult to steer and could cause both oversteer and understeer conditions.

Why it matters

Sudden changes in steering force may increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to inspect and repair the electrical connection as needed.

18,682 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2018269 · manufacturer campaign U49 U59 U60 U61 U62 U63 U64 U65 U73

17 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: 200 2015–2017 · 300 2014–2018 · Pacifica 2017–2018 · Challenger 2015–2018 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electronic fault may create a situation where the cruise control cannot be deactivated. If this occurs and the driver does not apply the brakes or shift the transmission to neutral, the vehicle could maintain speed or accelerate without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and perform an update as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised not to use the cruise control until the vehicle is repaired.

635,880 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 61% of 99 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
302 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 21 recalls on record for the 2019 Ram 1500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Ram 1500 get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Ram 1500 at 12.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 302 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 17 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Ram 1500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,999 in fuel, producing roughly 5,960 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.