Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The message "Water in Fuel" was displayed and there was an abnormal sound coming from the fuel pump while driving. The contact stated that he had drained the fuel filter but could not find water intrusion in the fuel. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he was able to pull to the side of the road on some occasions. The contact stated that upon connecting a diagnostic tool to the vehicle and clearing the diagnostic test codes, the vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle started jerking significantly and stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. …
The contact's mother owned a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that her mother had noticed that there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer could not duplicate the failure on some occasions, and the dealer replaced the fuel injectors on other occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 60-65 MPH, the abnormal burning odor was stronger. The driver pulled into a gas station. The contact's father was occupying the front passenger seat, and the contact and her child were occupying the rear seats. The contact noticed that there was smoke coming out between the bed and the cabin of the trunk. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began losing motive power and started to stall. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while pulling off the roadway. The contact stated that he made several attempts to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and coasted to a stop along the curb, stalled, and the transmission independently shifted to park(P). The vehicle failed to restart, and the Police arrived on the scene to assist with traffic control. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who replaced the high-pressure fuel pump as part of the repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). However, the repair failed to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, and it was determined that during the failure with the high-pressure fuel pump, the valves in the engine were damaged. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a puddle of fuel on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the previous dealer who had performed an unknown recall repair, in which the fuel pump was replaced, had stripped the screws attached to the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact stated that the manufacturer confirmed that the recall repair was performed on 08/23/2024. The failure mileage was approximately 23,700.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and the recall repair was performed. However, a year after the recall repair was performed, the fuel pump failed, causing damages to the fuel system. The contact stated that the fuel pump had no issues prior to the recall repair. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact stated that the pump made an abnormal sound while driving 55 MPH, and the vehicle shut off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer confirmed the failure; however, parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The dealer agreed to cover the repair under a recall warranty. The failure mileage was 144,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and pulling out of the parking spot, the vehicle sputtered and stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (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 failure but was unable to confirm when the part would be available. The failure was approximately 42,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated, prompting him to pump the accelerator pedal, after which the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who failed to determine the cause of the failure, and the vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel) for which the VIN was included; however, the part was not yet available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 12,300.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 15000. The contact had experienced the failure causing the vehicle to hesitate while accelerating. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000(Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 7,400. The VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V263000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, a failure occurred after the repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with high-pressure fuel injector pump failure. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel injector pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Fuel pump
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023.
NHTSA investigations
High pressure fuel pump failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines.
Fuel System complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2022 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 82 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2022 Ram 1500, 13% of the model year's 627 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Ram 1500 fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 23V-263 (fuel pump, Apr 13, 2023). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2022 Ram 1500 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 31,000 miles, and 50% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.