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2022 Ram 5500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023026 · manufacturer campaign 13A

9 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2021–2023 · 3500 2021–2023 · 4500 2021–2023 · 5500 2021–2023

What is wrong

On certain trucks and chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked, and the ignition switch is in the off position.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the intake air heater relay. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

21,852 vehicles affected in CanadaChassis CabSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2022478 · manufacturer campaign Z87

26 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2022 · 3500 2022 · 4500 2022 · 5500 2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the engine control module.

420 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021629 · manufacturer campaign Y76

14 October 2021

Transport Canada lists: 2500 2021–2022 · 3500 2021–2022 · 4500 2021–2022 · 5500 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks or chassis-cabs equipped with a 6.7 L Cummins diesel engine, the intake air heater relay could short circuit. This could happen even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition switch is in the off position. Note: Trucks repaired under recall 2021-138 will also require this repair.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the intake air heater relay, as necessary. FCA recommends that you should park your vehicle outside and away from other vehicles or buildings until the recall repairs are completed.

6,680 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2022 Ram 5500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2022 Ram 5500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.