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severe Owners of the 2019 RAM 2500 have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 2500 | 7 |
| 2016 2500 | 8 |
| 2017 2500 | 4 |
| 2018 2500 | 7 |
| 2019 2500 (this page) | 5 |
| 2021 2500 | 4 |
All 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Tailgate Ajar Indicator Light Is On And Or High Effort Required To Close And Latch The Tailgate
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Check Engine Light and/or Service Air Suspension, Service Diesel Exhaust System or Multiple Cluster Warning Lamps Illuminated With Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗A/C Performance Not As Hot/Cold On Driver Side - DTC's B11CB-92, B11CB-11
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Customer complaint of air bag lamp on. B0029-11-RIGHT CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT SQUIB 1-CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates This bulletin involves reprogramming the TCM with the latest available software. The following software enhancements are available:Harsh garage shift engagements in to either reverse or drive resulting in excessive shift bump. While in hill descent control, utilizing Electronic Range Select (ERS) buttons to modulate speed, the ERS buttons give a lower or higher gear than required/desired. Under light to medium brake maneuvers on flat ground, customer complains of harsh 4-3 (lines up to with ECO mode transition).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.