2022 Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 61 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500, 34% of all complaints for the year, including 4 fires. Two related recalls (23V060000 and 21V798000) cover electrical shorts in the heater grid and a relay on Cummins 6.7L diesel trucks, with owners told to park outside until repaired.
- Electrical System complaints
- 61
- 34% of 181
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 47,696 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine-bay fires that start near the alternator or heater grid area, sometimes with no warning lights beforehand.
- Some describe smoke and flames appearing shortly after starting the truck or during short drives, requiring a fire extinguisher or garden hose to put out.
- The 12-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen reportedly locks up after extended driving, cutting off radio, navigation, phone, and climate controls until manually reset.
- Several owners say recall parts for the electrical short campaigns were unavailable for extended periods, leaving trucks sitting due to fire risk.
- Interior lighting controls are described as intermittently failing, with high-beam auto function and dash brightness knobs not responding.
- One owner reports the infotainment screen jumping to full brightness when shifting into reverse, reducing visibility at night.
When 2022 Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 31, 2022, latest Jul 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ram 2500
- NHTSA 23V060000Feb 9, 2023Electrical System302,067 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Risk: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the relay, free of charge. This will be a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2023 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers on or about 3/23/2023 and begin notifying owners on or about 4/5/2023. Phase 2 will include 2022 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2021 model year vehicles. FCA US will notify dealers and owners on or about 4/27/2023 for Phase 2 and 5/11/2023 for Phase 3. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 28, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 13A. This recall is an expansion of and supersedes recall number 21V-798.
- NHTSA 21V798000Oct 14, 2021Electrical System131,177 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y76. This recall has been superseded by 23V060.
Electrical 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 many electrical complaints does the 2022 Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 61 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500, which is 34% of all 181 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an electrical recall on the 2022 Ram 2500?
- Yes. Two recalls, 23V060000 and 21V798000, cover Cummins 6.7L diesel trucks with possible electrical shorts in the heater grid and a relay; owners are told to park outside until repaired.
- Did the 2022 Ram 2500 electrical issues cause fires?
- NHTSA data for the Electrical System complaints on this model year shows 4 fires and 1 crash reported, with no injuries recorded.
- At what mileage do 2022 Ram 2500 electrical problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Ram 2500 is 47,696 miles.
- How does the 2022 Ram 2500 compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2022 model's 34% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is higher than most other Ram 2500 years, though the 2025 model year shows a higher 63% share.