2019 Ram 1500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 103 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, about 7% of all 1,477 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 23,000. A related recall (22V406000) covers HPFP failures on 2014-2019 Ram 1500 diesel trucks, though it targets an earlier model span overlapping 2019.
- Fuel System complaints
- 103
- 7% of 1,477
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 23,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Fuel tank or filler neck leaks, with fuel visible dripping or pooling near the tank at low mileage.
- Filler neck design causes gas pump nozzles to trigger automatic shutoff repeatedly, making refueling slow and difficult.
- Fuel gauge shows empty even with a full tank, in some cases traced to a defective fuel pump.
- Erratic idle behavior with engine RPM swinging up and down at low speeds, especially with the A/C running.
- Refueling limited to only a small amount of gas at a time despite the tank being far from full.
- Air dam actuator fails to extend at speed, triggering a check engine light, possibly from a stuck motor or dried seals.
When 2019 Ram 1500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 8, 2018, latest May 8, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA lists 103 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, which is about 7% of the 1,477 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2019 Ram 1500?
- Yes, recall 22V406000 covers a high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure that can introduce debris into the fuel system on 2014-2019 Ram 1500 trucks with 3.0L diesel engines. Dealers replace the HPFP and inspect or replace other fuel system components free of charge.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2019 Ram 1500 is 23,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- What kind of fuel system issues do 2019 Ram 1500 owners report?
- Owners report fuel tank and filler neck leaks, filler necks that trigger gas pump auto-shutoff, inaccurate fuel gauges, erratic idle RPM, and slow refueling. NHTSA data also lists 2 fires and 2 crashes tied to complaints in this area for the year.
- Is the 2019 Ram 1500 fuel system worse than other model years?
- The 2019 model's fuel system complaint share of 7% is lower than earlier years like 2016 (18%) and 2018 (21%), though the complaint count depends on total complaints filed for each year.