2019 Ram 3500 Fuel System Problems
Fuel System complaints make up 37% of all 2019 Ram 3500 complaints (50 of 135), with a median failure mileage of 41,000. Two related NHTSA recalls cover the high-pressure fuel pump and diesel fuel lines, and NHTSA logs 2 crashes and 2 fires tied to this area.
- Fuel System complaints
- 50
- 37% of 135
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 41,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power while driving at highway speeds, often between 40 and 50 mph, followed by the vehicle stalling and refusing to restart.
- Several complaints describe the high-pressure fuel pump (CP4) failing and sending metal shavings through the fuel system, requiring full fuel system replacement.
- A warning message reading something like 'service exhaust system' appears on the dash just before the power loss or stall in multiple reports.
- Some owners had the fuel pump replaced under recall only to have the same stalling or power-loss symptom recur weeks or months later.
- One owner reported the truck lost throttle response while towing a heavy camper, raising concern about losing control on the road.
When 2019 Ram 3500 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 20, 2020, latest Jun 15, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Ram 3500
- 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 3500 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 3500?
- NHTSA lists 50 fuel system complaints for the 2019 Ram 3500, which is 37% of all 135 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Ram 3500 fuel system?
- Yes. Two recalls apply: campaign 21V880000 for the high-pressure fuel pump and PCM software, and campaign 19V498000 for fuel lines that may leak into the engine compartment.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2019 Ram 3500?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 41,000 miles for fuel system complaints on this model year.
- Are the fuel system issues dangerous?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries connected to fuel system complaints on the 2019 Ram 3500.