2019 RAM 2500 fuel system, diesel problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2019 RAM 2500 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was blue and white smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact saw a cloud of smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact waited to see where the…”
filed Jan 21, 2026
“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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…”
filed Jan 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) may fail, resulting in a sudden engine stall without…Campaign 21V880000 · Nov 12, 2021
- Fuel lines may leak fuel into the engine compartmentCampaign 19V498000 · Jun 27, 2019
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 2500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 2500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 2500 | 30 | 19% |
| 2017 2500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 2500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 2500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 2500 | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 RAM 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.