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Ram 3500 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Ram 3500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

137Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
14Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V821000.

Engine31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V562000.

Brakes24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V559000, 19V021000.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V332000.

Suspension17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels15 complaints

15 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V499000, 21V398000.

Unknown Or Other14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V460000, 17V302000, 21V632000.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V461000, 17V824000.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V460000Reported July 22, 2015 - 667,441 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 667,441 vehicles across all affected models.

15V461000Reported July 23, 2015 - 1,416,903 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,416,903 vehicles across all affected models.

16V559000Reported July 26, 2016 - 59 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 59 vehicles across all affected models.

17V302000Reported May 9, 2017 - 1,021,279 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,021,279 vehicles across all affected models.

17V499000Reported August 10, 2017 - 1,765 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,765 vehicles across all affected models.

17V562000Reported September 12, 2017 - 443,874 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 443,874 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

17V824000Reported December 21, 2017 - 61,791 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 61,791 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

18V486000Reported July 27, 2018 - 1,149,223 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,149,223 vehicles across all affected models.

19V021000Reported January 25, 2019 - 795,575 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 795,575 vehicles across all affected models.

19V347000Reported May 9, 2019 - 1,103,209 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,103,209 vehicles across all affected models.

21V398000Reported May 27, 2021 - 447,985 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 447,985 vehicles across all affected models.

21V632000Reported August 12, 2021 - 212,373 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 212,373 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19004Opened December 1, 2019 - Closed November 20, 2025

Steering loss due to linkage separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE18016Opened December 17, 2018 - Closed December 12, 2019

Steering loss due to linkage separation. Resulted in recall campaign 19V021000.

RQ15004Opened July 24, 2015 - Closed January 5, 2016

Software security vulnerability. Resulted in recall campaign 15V508000.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ25003Opened July 3, 2025 - Open

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201514
201618
201721
201821
201918
202018
20214
20226
20233
20247
20251
20266
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.