2019 Ram 1500 Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA logged 33 seat belt complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, 2% of all complaints that year, tied to 8 crashes and 13 injuries at a median 25,500 miles. Two related recalls (26V495000 and 20V580000) cover buckle anchor installation and front retractor issues.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 33
- 2% of 1,477
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 13
- Median mileage
- 25,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Front seat belts reportedly failed to restrain occupants or lock during frontal or rear-end collisions at highway speed.
- Seat belt retractors allegedly did not tighten or tension properly during a crash, allowing occupants to move excessively.
- Owners report the driver's side seat belt stitching came undone at the bottom attachment point after normal use.
- Seat belts have reportedly locked up and become stuck, trapping occupants and preventing release.
- Some owners received in-vehicle notifications tied to seat belt recall campaigns and reported delays getting parts or service from dealers.
When 2019 Ram 1500 seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 20, 2019, latest Aug 17, 2026.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2019 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 26V495000Jul 30, 2026Seat Belts1,271,294 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
- NHTSA 20V580000Sep 24, 2020Seat Belts2,114 vehicles
Seat belts
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a front seat belt retractor may not properly slow the occupant's forward movement after locking.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front seat belts fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors, free of charge. The recall began November 12, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W67.
Seat Belts 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 seat belt complaints does the 2019 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 33 seat belt complaints for the 2019 Ram 1500, which is 2% of all 1,477 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall on the 2019 Ram 1500?
- Yes. Recall 26V495000 covers second-row seat belt buckle anchors that may have been improperly installed, and recall 20V580000 covers front seat belt retractors that may not properly slow an occupant in a crash.
- Have seat belt problems caused injuries in the 2019 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA data links the seat belt complaints for this model year to 8 crashes and 13 injuries.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for reported seat belt problems on the 2019 Ram 1500 is 25,500 miles.
- Which 1500 model years have more seat belt complaints than 2019?
- Based on NHTSA data across model years shown, 2019 has the highest complaint count at 33, more than any other year listed from 2013 through 2025.