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2019 Ram 3500 fuel system problems

The 2019 Ram 3500 has 50 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

50

Fuel System complaints

28%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

3500 fuel system complaints by model year55 complaints2007: 1 complaints2013: 20 complaints2014: 22 complaints2015: 6 complaints2016: 7 complaints2017: 9 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 50 complaints2020: 55 complaints2021: 5 complaints2022: 14 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 3 complaints
3500 fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

21V880000Fuel SystemNovember 12, 2021 · 222,410 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.

19V498000Fuel SystemJune 27, 2019 · 499 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.

What owners report

All of my fuse are lose, also the dealership installed a new high pressure fuel pump under recall and now it’s whining and now my pcm is over charging my batteries!!!

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · March 8, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Ram 3500 have?

NHTSA has 50 complaints about the 2019 Ram 3500 fuel system — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Ram 3500 fuel system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 19V498000, 21V880000.

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.