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Ram 1500 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Ram 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,456Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
17Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
201Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine399 complaints

399 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V757000, 20V475000, 23V411000.

Steering341 complaints

341 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V167000.

Fuel and Propulsion System242 complaints

242 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V406000.

Power Train226 complaints

226 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V661000, 17V821000.

Brakes162 complaints

162 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System159 complaints

159 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V517000, 18V332000.

Unknown Or Other113 complaints

113 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control88 complaints

88 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags61 complaints

61 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V534000, 17V302000, 21V632000.

Suspension57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V460000.

Wheels11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V486000, 19V347000.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V461000, 17V824000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V460000Reported July 22, 2015 - 667,441 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 667,441 vehicles across all affected models.

15V461000Reported July 23, 2015 - 1,416,903 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,416,903 vehicles across all affected models.

15V517000Reported August 14, 2015 - 1,655 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,655 vehicles across all affected models.

15V534000Reported August 21, 2015 - 188,047 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 21, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 188,047 vehicles across all affected models.

15V661000Reported October 15, 2015 - 61,859 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 61,859 vehicles across all affected models.

16V167000Reported March 23, 2016 - 440 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 440 vehicles across all affected models.

17V302000Reported May 9, 2017 - 1,021,279 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,021,279 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

17V824000Reported December 21, 2017 - 61,791 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 61,791 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V486000Reported July 27, 2018 - 1,149,223 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,149,223 vehicles across all affected models.

19V347000Reported May 9, 2019 - 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,103,209 vehicles across all affected models.

19V757000Reported October 24, 2019 - 107,980 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 107,980 vehicles across all affected models.

20V475000Reported August 13, 2020 - 58,016 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 58,016 vehicles across all affected models.

21V632000Reported August 12, 2021 - 212,373 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 212,373 vehicles across all affected models.

22V406000Reported June 9, 2022 - 138,645 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 138,645 vehicles across all affected models.

23V411000Reported June 8, 2023 - 80,629 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 80,629 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16014Opened December 16, 2016 - Closed January 25, 2024

Vehicle Rollaway. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ15004Opened July 24, 2015 - Closed January 5, 2016

Software security vulnerability. Resulted in recall campaign 15V508000.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23003Opened August 4, 2023 - Open

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201555
201674
201766
2018108
2019250
2020142
202180
202279
2023167
2024178
2025168
202689
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.