How many 2022 Ram 2500 engine complaints does NHTSA have on file?

NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500, which is 21% of all 181 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2022 Ram 2500?

Yes. Campaign 22V642000 covers the engine control module (ECM) on 2022 Ram 2500 trucks with the Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engine. Dealers replace the ECM free of charge.

At what mileage do 2022 Ram 2500 engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2022 Ram 2500 is 11,500 miles.

Have there been fires linked to 2022 Ram 2500 engine issues?

NHTSA records 3 fires and 1 crash among the engine-area complaints filed for the 2022 Ram 2500, with no injuries reported.

2022 Ram 2500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500, 21% of all complaints for that model year, with a median failure mileage of 11,500 miles. A related recall, campaign 22V642000, covers ECM issues on the Cummins 6.7L diesel engine.

Engine complaints: 38; 21% of 181
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine compartment fires reported while the truck idles in a driveway or shortly after a gas station stop, sometimes with no warning lights.
Unexpected acceleration or lurching when shifting from neutral to drive, in one case leading to a crash.
Engine RPM surges 200 to 500 rpm on deceleration at transmission shift points without gas applied, causing the truck to lurch forward.
Long crank times before the engine starts, traced in one case to an ambient temperature sensor needing replacement.
Electrical system fires while driving on the highway, reported separately from the engine-labeled complaints.

When 2022 Ram 2500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2026; peak May 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Ram 2500

NHTSA 22V642000Aug 26, 2022Engine4,907 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.
Risk: An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.

Engine complaints by 2500 model year

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

201354 (30%)
201487 (26%)
201553 (25%)
201671 (28%)
2017117 (17%)
2018380 (15%)
201941 (21%)
202036 (22%)
202129 (27%)
202238 (21%)
202312 (25%)
202410 (17%)
202511 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Ram 2500 engine complaints does NHTSA have on file?: NHTSA lists 38 engine complaints for the 2022 Ram 2500, which is 21% of all 181 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2022 Ram 2500?: Yes. Campaign 22V642000 covers the engine control module (ECM) on 2022 Ram 2500 trucks with the Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engine. Dealers replace the ECM free of charge.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 2500 engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2022 Ram 2500 is 11,500 miles.
Have there been fires linked to 2022 Ram 2500 engine issues?: NHTSA records 3 fires and 1 crash among the engine-area complaints filed for the 2022 Ram 2500, with no injuries reported.