2019 Ram 2500 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 63 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, 33% of all 193 complaints filed for the year, with 2 fires and a median failure mileage of 19,129 miles. Two related recalls (21V880000 and 19V498000) cover the Cummins high-pressure fuel pump and diesel fuel line leaks.
- Fuel System complaints
- 63
- 33% of 193
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 19,129 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the CP4 high-pressure fuel pump failing suddenly and without warning, cutting power while driving.
- Some describe the fuel pump failure sending metal debris through the fuel rail and injectors, requiring replacement of the whole system.
- Several owners report the truck stalling or losing power at low speeds after the fuel pump failed, sometimes repeatedly on the same vehicle.
- A few complaints describe fuel line or fuel injection pump leaks leading to smoke or flames in the engine compartment.
- Owners also report engine ticking, jerking, or stalling at idle that they attribute to fuel pressure pump problems before a full failure occurred.
When 2019 Ram 2500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 17, 2020, latest Aug 26, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 21V880000Nov 12, 2021Fuel System222,410 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without warning.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, and inspect and replace additional fuel system components as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to inform owners of the safety recall were mailed on January 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2022. Phase 2 owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 2, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y78.
- NHTSA 19V498000Jun 27, 2019Fuel System499 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel lines, replacing them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V76.
Fuel System complaints by 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA shows 63 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, which is 33% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Ram 2500 fuel system?
- Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 21V880000 for the Cummins high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) and campaign 19V498000 for leaking diesel fuel lines.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 19,129 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2019 Ram 2500.
- Have fuel system issues caused fires?
- NHTSA records 2 fires among the 63 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Ram 2500, though no crashes or injuries were reported.
- Is the fuel system problem worse in 2019 than other Ram 2500 years?
- Yes, the 2019 model's 33% share of complaints tied to the fuel system is higher than every year from 2013 through 2018, though the 2020 model year is higher still at 43%.