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2019 Ram 1500 seat belts problems

The 2019 Ram 1500 has 31 seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA — 1% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

31

Seat Belts complaints

1%

Share of year

8

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Seat Belts complaints by year

1500 seat belts complaints by model year31 complaints2013: 15 complaints2014: 26 complaints2015: 12 complaints2016: 13 complaints2017: 11 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 31 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 3 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 3 complaints2025: 3 complaints
1500 seat belts complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

20V580000Seat BeltsSeptember 24, 2020 · 2,114 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.

Common questions

How many seat belts complaints does the 2019 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2019 Ram 1500 seat belts — 1% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500 seat belts?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the seat belts: 20V580000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.