Recall homework
There are 10 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2023 Ram 1500
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
10 Total recalls
May 8, 2025 Latest recall date
176 Complaint reports
$3,475 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
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Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention electrical system, unknown or other, engine. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Service bulletin signal
507 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
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Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2023 Ram 1500?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to electrical system, unknown or other, engine?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 4 tested variants of the 2023 Ram 1500.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Default | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2023 Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2023 Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2023 Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC RWD | 4/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2023 Ram 1500 have?
Verify with official VIN lookup10 official recalls on record for the 2023 Ram 1500. 74 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: May 8, 2025
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V298000 | AIR BAGS | 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." | A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. | 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. | May 2025 | 2025-4 |
| 24V754000 | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 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." | Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. | Oct 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V729000 | STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment." | Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B. | Oct 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V653000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 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." | Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash. | 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. | Sep 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V413000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function. | A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expecting to be mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 63B. | Jun 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V199000 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." | An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B. | Mar 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 23V799000 | STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." | Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are B2A and D5A. | Nov 2023 | 2026-1 |
| 23V654000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 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." | A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. | Sep 2023 | 2025-3 |
| 23V263000 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. | Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. | Apr 2023 | 2025-4 |
| 23V059000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 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." | 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. | 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). | Feb 2023 | 2025-1 |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2023 Ram 1500?
Official records show 507 manufacturer communications on record for the 2023 Ram 1500.
4 warranty 0 service campaigns 1 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | GRILLE - SPEAKER | 11032987 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only. | 11032999 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | STRUCTURE:BODY | SENSOR – KNOCK | 11032863 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SENSOR – KNOCK | 11032864 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle. | 11032842 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SENSOR – KNOCK | 11032862 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SENSOR – KNOCK | 11032865 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle | 11032824 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data). NOTE: Hub operation does not return until the vehicle undergoes a full key cycle | 11032647 |
| May 2026 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Flicker Turn By Turn The customer may experience flickering on their Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when the turn-by-turn feature is enabled. This issue occurs when using Google Maps for Navigation via CarPlay | 11032822 |
What are the most common 2023 Ram 1500 complaints?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14
ENGINE 10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7
POWER TRAIN 6
STEERING 6
STRUCTURE 6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5
176 total complaints on record
How much does the 2023 Ram 1500 cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $3,475 $290/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 17.5 MPG
Energy used 685 gal/yr
Price assumption $5.07 $/gal
Assumptions: 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG · Midgrade Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)
514 g/mi CO2Fuel score 3/10Smog 5/10