2019 Ram 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 93about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,496 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,300miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 93 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Ram 1500, 6% of the 1,496 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,300 miles. 42 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 2-23-21 my service airbag system light, service antilock brake system light, service electronic stability control light, ABS light came on and cruise control stopped working on my 2019 Ram 1500. The truck is under warranty and the dealership is making me drive my vehicle because they dont have the parts to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11402711, filed 2021-03, 29,600 miles“Vehicle was pruchased from waldorf dodge (06/12/20190 with two (2) open recalls, v07 & v71. As the customer, I found out about the recalls on my own (including one that had been known of since feb 2019) and had to contact the dealership (who ignored the warning about the recalls during the sale and failed to tell me, the customer) to fix this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11222617, filed 2019-06, 57 miles“April 30,2019 my wife was in our yard and made a sharp right turn into driveway put on brakes truck didn't stop applied brakes harder truck accelerated brakes didn't stop truck and park-assist didn't stop truck . Truck went through steps then hit house knocking house off foundation. Air bag didn't deplore.”
NHTSA complaint #11221236, filed 2019-06, 5,888 miles“2019 Ram laramie 4x4, 5'7 , crew cab with less than 9000 miles on it, getting intermittant service airbags messages with dinging alarm for past 2 weeks and now, getting passenger seatbelt alarm intermittently as well with my wife buckled securely in the passenger seat, while I'm driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11342403, filed 2020-07, 8,400 miles“I was in the left turn lane waiting to turn when I was struck by another car at about 40 MPH. His air bags were deployed but my airbags did not deploy. I was hit and had damage in the front center to the drivers side front clip, even my door was a little hard to open.”
NHTSA complaint #11385362, filed 2020-12, 22,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V824000Dec 1, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may…Covers: Ram 1500 2019, 2500 2019, 3500 2019
- 25V298000May 8, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag…Covers: Ram 1500 2019–2024
- 25V010000Jan 16, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side…Covers: Ram 1500 2016–2019, 2500 2016–2020, 3500 2016–2019 +1 more
- 21V632000Aug 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross…Covers: Ram 1500 2015–2020, 2500 2015–2016, 3500 2015–2016
- 19V407000May 31, 2019Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ram 1500 vehicles. The flash memory of the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may become corrupted…Covers: Ram 1500 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11038555Oct 9, 2026After Recent Service, A Replacement Occupant Classification Module (OCM) Is Non-Responsive.
- 11038518Oct 9, 2026After Recent Service, A Replacement Occupant Classification Module (OCM) Is Non-Responsive.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 27 | 4% |
| 2020 | 21 | 3% |
| 2019 | 93 | 6% |
| 2018 | 19 | 3% |
| 2017 | 53 | 6% |
| 2016 | 49 | 3% |
| 2015 | 61 | 4% |
| 2014 | 125 | 7% |
| 2013 | 94 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ram 1500
382 complaintsSteering
340 complaintsOther or unknown
237 complaintsEngine
234 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
207 complaintsBrakes
134 complaintsFuel system
105 complaintsBody and structure
81 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
79 complaintsVehicle speed control
53 complaintsSeat belts
33 complaintsSuspension
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology