How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 30 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, which is 17% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ram 2500 fuel system?

No recall is directly tied to this fuel system complaint category in the data, though several owners mention NHTSA campaign 14v635000, an engine, engine cooling, and diesel fuel system recall, and report delays getting replacement parts.

What fuel system problems do 2013 Ram 2500 owners report?

Owners describe diesel leaking from the fill area due to a missing fuel cap, fuel fumes entering the cabin, a failing fuel heater assembly causing daily diesel spillage, and acceleration hesitation after quick throttle changes.

At what mileage do 2013 Ram 2500 fuel system problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Ram 2500 is 12,155 miles.

Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires on the 2013 Ram 2500?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the fuel system complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500.

2013 Ram 2500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA logged 30 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, 17% of that year's 178 total complaints. Owners describe fuel leaks without a fuel cap, diesel spilling from a faulty fuel heater assembly, and acceleration hesitation. No related recall is listed for this fuel system complaint category, though owners referenced NHTSA campaign 14v635000 for parts delays.

Fuel System complaints: 30; 17% of 178
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,155 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Diesel fuel leaks out around the fill area because the 2013 model shipped without a fuel cap, spraying fuel on the rear spring, brakes, and wheel.
Diesel fumes enter the cabin and trigger the check engine light, especially while idling in cold weather.
The electrical fuel heater assembly fails and causes diesel to spill from the vehicle on a daily basis.
Acceleration hesitates for several seconds after quickly lifting and reapplying the throttle, which owners describe as dangerous when merging or towing.
Some owners report being told replacement parts for the affected fuel system recall were unavailable for an extended period.

When 2013 Ram 2500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 14, 2014, latest Apr 8, 2022.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Apr 2022; peak May 2015 (4).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by 2500 model year

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

201330 (17%)
201431 (9%)
201515 (7%)
201612 (5%)
201711 (2%)
201810 (0%)
201963 (33%)
202070 (43%)
202111 (10%)
202212 (7%)
20231 (2%)
20242 (3%)
20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Ram 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 30 fuel system complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, which is 17% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ram 2500 fuel system?: No recall is directly tied to this fuel system complaint category in the data, though several owners mention NHTSA campaign 14v635000, an engine, engine cooling, and diesel fuel system recall, and report delays getting replacement parts.
What fuel system problems do 2013 Ram 2500 owners report?: Owners describe diesel leaking from the fill area due to a missing fuel cap, fuel fumes entering the cabin, a failing fuel heater assembly causing daily diesel spillage, and acceleration hesitation after quick throttle changes.
At what mileage do 2013 Ram 2500 fuel system problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2013 Ram 2500 is 12,155 miles.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires on the 2013 Ram 2500?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the fuel system complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500.