YearToAvoid

2015 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 236 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, 16% of all 1,448 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 72,000 miles. A related recall (22V406000) covers high pressure fuel pump failures on 3.0L diesel models, though it targets 2014-2019 model years.

Fuel System complaints
236
16% of 1,448
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
72,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving and must be restarted or coasted to a stop.
  • Fuel gauge or sensor gives inaccurate readings, dropping to empty mid-drive even with a recently filled tank.
  • Fuel tank does not accept a full fill-up, with the pump shutting off early or fuel gurgling back out of the filler neck.
  • Reported fuel economy falls well below the advertised MPG figures on both city and highway driving.
  • Diesel engine loses power and stumbles as if out of fuel, in some cases followed by smoke or fire near the engine compartment.

When 2015 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2015, latest Aug 28, 2026.

2015 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter242015 Q32017 Q42019 Q32020 Q42022 Q12023 Q22024 Q32025 Q4
236 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (24).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

    Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.

Fuel System complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201350 (4%)
  2. 2014275 (16%)
  3. 2015236 (16%)
  4. 2016279 (18%)
  5. 2017129 (15%)
  6. 2018139 (21%)
  7. 2019103 (7%)
  8. 202075 (12%)
  9. 202196 (14%)
  10. 202280 (13%)
  11. 202318 (9%)
  12. 20246 (8%)
  13. 202523 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 236 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, which is 16% of the 1,448 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2015 Ram 1500?
NHTSA recall 22V406000 addresses high pressure fuel pump failures that can introduce debris into the fuel system, but it covers 2014-2019 Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0L diesel engines.
At what mileage do 2015 Ram 1500 fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2015 Ram 1500 is 72,000 miles.
Have fuel system problems caused crashes or fires on the 2015 Ram 1500?
NHTSA records 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500.
Is the fuel system complaint rate for 2015 higher than other Ram 1500 years?
The 2015 Ram 1500 has a 16% share of complaints tied to the fuel system, similar to 2014 (16%) and slightly below 2016 (18%) and 2018 (21%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.