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moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 3 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system 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.
Emission Recall VB6 Diesel Engine Calibration
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Upgrading To A Larger Capacity Fuel Tanks
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Suspected Internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Coolant Leak, Additional Diagnostics.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Diesel Fuel Pump Failure and System Contamination Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P0087-00 - Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low. ? P008A-00 - Low Pressure Fuel System Pressure - Too Low. ? P0201-00 - Fuel Injector 1 Circuit/Open. ? P0202-00 - Fuel Injector 2 Circuit/Open. ? P0203-00 - Fuel Injector 3 Circuit/Open. ? P0204-00 - Fuel Injector 4 Circuit/Open. ? P0205-00 - Fuel Injector 5 Circuit/Open. ? P0206-00 - Fuel Injector 6 Circuit/Open. The customer may also notice the following: ? Engine will not start. This TSB is being
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Guidelines For The Use Of Alternative Diesel Fuels.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2019 Ram 2500 diesels report their vehicles either failing catastrophically without warning or sitting in limbo under a recall notice with no remedy available.
The critical failures are sudden and dangerous: vehicles lose all engine power and electrical function while traveling at highway speed (reported between 36,000 and 64,000 miles). In one case, a truck shut down at 70 mph and left the driver without power steering assist—the owner had to coast to the shoulder. Another shut down at 75 mph with complete loss of power and electrical systems. The root cause in diagnosed cases is fuel pump failure.
Less severe but telling: one owner found metal shavings in the fuel filter at just 10,000 miles, indicating the pump is degrading and shedding internally. Another reports rough idle at that same low mileage. A third reports the engine hesitating and making abnormal sounds at 48,807 miles.
The bigger problem is that Ram issued recall campaign 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) but has not supplied parts. Sixteen of these twenty complaints are owners who received the recall notice but cannot get the repair done because dealers don't have the parts. One dealer told an owner it would take six months because they only receive one part every seven days. One owner was even told the part was no longer being produced. A truck that did get serviced under the recall still has the check engine light on—the repair didn't fix it, and the manufacturer offered no assistance.
Owners are being told to buy aftermarket parts at their own expense or drive vehicles known to fail.
Same RAM 2500 fuel system reports on nearby years: 2020
Fuel pump fails, causing engine to shut down while driving. Vehicle loses all motive power, power steering assist, and other electrical functions simultaneously. Owners report stalling without warning at highway speeds.
When: 36,000 to 64,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls or shuts down without warning while driving at highway speed; Complete loss of engine power; Loss of power steering assist; Loss of electrical functions
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pump replacement required; manufacturer stated part was no longer in production. Aftermarket replacements cited but on backorder. Vehicles remain unrepaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); manufacturer informed owners aftermarket parts available but advised repair at owner's expense; part production discontinued
Fuel pump deteriorates internally, causing rough idle and depositing metal shavings into the fuel system. Detected during filter inspection at low mileage, indicating premature wear.
When: 10,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Rough idle; Metal shavings found in fuel filter
Repairs/costs cited: Metal contamination discovered in fuel filter during inspection; pump replacement implied but not completed due to parts unavailability.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); parts unavailable
Engine hesitates under acceleration and produces abnormal sounds during operation. Vehicle drivable but performance degraded. Part of broader fuel system degradation pattern.
When: 48,807 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal sounds from engine; Hesitation on acceleration
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired due to parts unavailability.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); recall parts unavailable
Check engine warning light illuminates. Vehicle is serviced under recall campaign, but the repair fails to resolve the light. Manufacturer offers no follow-up assistance.
When: 19,129 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine warning light illuminated; Check engine light remains on after recall service
Repairs/costs cited: Recall repair performed under NHTSA Campaign 21V880000 but failed to clear the warning light or address underlying issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); recall repair completed but ineffective; no manufacturer follow-up offered
Fuel economy drops noticeably during operation. Symptom reported at higher mileage, consistent with fuel pump wear and degradation.
When: 75,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Reduction in fuel economy
Repairs/costs cited: No repair attempted; vehicle awaiting parts for recall service.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); parts unavailable
Widespread complaint: recall parts for Campaign 21V880000 remain unavailable months after recall notification. Dealers report receiving only one part per week, with six-month backlogs. Vehicles cannot be repaired despite owner notification and manufacturer awareness.
When: At recall notification and for months thereafter
Symptoms owners cite: Recall parts unavailable at dealers; Extended wait times (six months or longer reported); Manufacturers confirmed parts not in stock; VIN tool confirms parts unavailable
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs possible. Dealers report extremely limited parts allocation (one part per 7 days). Some owners offered aftermarket alternatives at their own expense.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V880000 and Campaign 21V881000 (Fuel System, Diesel); manufacturer confirmed parts unavailable; advised some owners to use aftermarket parts at own expense; some owners told vehicles were ineligible for recall despite notification
Synthesized from 20 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had…
The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V880000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most fuel system failures cluster between 19,129 and 64,000 miles, with the median around 48,807. A quarter of owners report trouble before 19,129; a quarter make it past 64,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system 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 — 1 active recall(s) cover fuel system 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.