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Ram 1500 by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Ram 1500 (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 12–22 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 87 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Ram 1500 years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 1500 | 12 | 12–22 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 1500 | 10 | 12–22 mpg | 9 | 103 | — |
| 2025 1500 | 7 | 15–23 mpg | 8 | 365 | — |
| 2024 1500 | 10 | 12–23 mpg | 6 | 77 | — |
| 2023 1500 | 13 | 12–24 mpg | 11 | 203 | 5/5 |
| 2022 1500 | 15 | 12–26 mpg | 16 | 631 | 5/5 |
| 2021 1500 | 15 | 12–26 mpg | 15 | 683 | 5/5 |
| 2020 1500 | 13 | 17–26 mpg | 14 | 640 | 5/5 |
| 2019 1500 | 13 | 17–23 mpg | 29 | 1,494 | 5/5 |
| 2018 1500 | 7 | 14–23 mpg | 15 | 667 | 4/5 |
| 2017 1500 | 7 | 15–23 mpg | 13 | 884 | 4/5 |
| 2016 1500 | 10 | 15–24 mpg | 16 | 1,554 | 4/5 |
| 2015 1500 | 12 | 15–24 mpg | 17 | 1,459 | 4/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Ram 1500 recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Ram 1500 year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V622000 — Air bags: Side/window, reported Sep 29, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V623000 — Tires: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems, reported Sep 29, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V560000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Sep 1, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 26V531000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported Aug 13, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V495000 — Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage, reported Jul 30, 2026; model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- 26V421000 — Exterior lighting: Headlights, reported Jul 1, 2026; model years 2026
- 26V327000 — Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera, reported May 21, 2026; model years 2024
- 26V225000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Apr 9, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 26V059000 — Exterior lighting: Brake lights, reported Feb 2, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 25V826000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Dec 1, 2025; model years 2025, 2026
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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