2012 RAM 5500
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 RAM 5500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2012 RAM 5500 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 RAM 5500 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 RAM 5500.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Canadian recalls 10
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 RAM 5500. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Label
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: Thi…
Transport Canada #2024548 · Aug 2024Wheels
Issue: On certain pickup and chassis-cab trucks, the owner's manual and service manual list the wrong torque specification for the wheel nuts. As a result, some trucks may have had the lug nuts over-tightened during servicing. This can damage the wheel studs and, over time, they could break. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck. Note: This recall only affects…
Transport Canada #2021336 · May 2021Accessories
On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extingu…
Transport Canada #2017663 · Dec 2017Powertrain
On certain vehicles equipped with a steering column gear shifter, the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) may become inoperative. This could allow the steering column gear shifter lever to be shifted out of the PARK (P) position without depressing the service brake pedal or having the key in the ignition, which could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the r…
Transport Canada #2017659 · Dec 2017Electrical
On certain vehicles equipped with a 220 amp alternator, frequent load cycling at the rated amperage capacity and particularly in hot ambient conditions could cause the alternator to develop a short, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. If a short develops in the alternator while the vehicle is being driven, it could also result in the engine stalling, causing a lo…
Transport Canada #2016500 · Oct 2016Airbag
On certain vehicles equipped with Electronic Vehicle Information Centers, the steering wheel wiring harness may wear against the driver frontal airbag retainer spring, potentially resulting in an electrical short which could cause unintended driver frontal airbag deployment. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could result in injury and incr…
Transport Canada #2015330 · Jul 2015Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.