2025 RAM 1500

7 recalls, 627 complaints

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Iden... Read more

1,271,294 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the req... Read more

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable ... Read more

65,348 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights ... Read more

Consequence

Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall ... Read more

456,287 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply ... Read more

Consequence

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and ... Read more

72,509 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.

Consequence

An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.

10,423 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective ... Read more

Consequence

Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.

53 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

WHEELS:HUB

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electr... Read more

Consequence

Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.

33,777 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Complaint Statistics

627 total complaints 27 crashes 7 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	98
ENGINE	78
POWER TRAIN	66
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	54
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	36
STEERING	35
SERVICE BRAKES	33
AIR BAGS	18
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	16

Incident date: Sep 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was called several times, and the vehicle was tak... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2026

In February 2026, Stellantis issued an urgent safety recall (03D/26V-059) for trailer lighting and trailer brakes. To date, those parts have been unavailable at local dealerships here in the Phoenix, AZ, area. I have towed a trailer without lights at night because of this issue. If this issue is ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2024

Incident date: Dec 31, 2024

Since the vehicle was brand new frequently, the transmitter loses communication with the key fob and you cannot start the vehicle. I have been stuck many times for hours trying to get it started. Took it to the dealer three times. They said there is no fix currently and that it's happening to a lo... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

While sitting at a red light, the truck will automatically shut off when I take my foot off the gas pedal. It has happened about 10 times over the last 6 months.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

My 2025 Ram 1500 equipped with the 3.0L High Output engine has experienced two separate incidents involving loss or severe reduction of electric power steering assist. The first incident occurred on August 23, 2026, while traveling at approximately 40 mph on a public roadway. The steering became ex... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel went black. The contact stated that the failure had occurred during high outdoor temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacture... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

While sitting at a red light, the truck will automatically shut off when I take my foot off the gas pedal. It has happened about 10 times over the last 6 months.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System), 26V225000 (Electrical System), and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while dri... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

While operating the vehicle in heavy traffic (stop and go) conditions at about 10 mph the vehicle displayed an error message (STOP START RESET REQUIRED) shifted itself from DRIVE to PARK and applied the PARKING BRAKE uncommanded. Note that the auto stop start was in the ON position for several occu... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear lights became inoperative. The message "No Trailer Lights" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... Read more

Incident date: Aug 31, 2026

While operating the vehicle inside of a car wash, with the transmission in Neutral and the engine at idle (car was propelling the vehicle) the dash chimed, showed an error message for STOP START REQUIRES RESET, shifted into park and set the parking brake uncommanded. This resulted in my vehicle bei... Read more

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Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Incident date: Sep 1, 2026

Incident date: Aug 31, 2026

Crash

Incident date: Aug 31, 2026

Crash

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

My vehicle has experienced a serious and extremely dangerous loss-of-propulsion condition on three separate occasions. The first time this happened, my RAM only had 4,513 miles on the odometer. I addressed this issue with my Carl Burger Dodge advisor in writing when I dropped it off and asked him to... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

I was driving 65 mph down a toll road with no other vehicle around when my sunroof exploded.

Incident date: Aug 24, 2026

Subject: URGENT SAFETY ESCALATION – Unintended Highway Braking + Ongoing Defects – 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten – VIN [XXX] – Previous $10,000 Settlement Dear Ram / Stellantis Customer Care and Escalation Team, I am writing to escalate a critical safety defect and continuing problems with my 2025... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2026

Incident date: Aug 25, 2026

We have previously took in our RAM several times this year for issues related to recall B4C/NHTSA 25V-826. The CLUSTER keeps going blank and 12 inch screen freezes and goes blank, and does not work at different times, especially car play.

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

When driving between 18/25 miles per hour the engine Revs up to 6000 RPM and truck loses power. This has happened to me twice while driving , it also happened to the mechanic at the Dealership when it was towed there. The dealership had my truck for two weeks trying to fix the problem. After running... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that only one part was shipped to th... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving and towing a trailer,... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Incident date: Aug 20, 2026

My 2025 Ram 1500 has experienced seven separate incidents in which the steering suddenly became extremely difficult or impossible to turn. The most recent incident occurred on August 20, 2026. During these events, I temporarily lose the ability to steer the vehicle normally, creating an immediate ri... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2026

2025 Ram 1500, VIN [XXX]. Instrument cluster recall/software update performed in February 2026 after the cluster previously went blank. Since completion of the recall remedy, the digital instrument cluster has gone completely out two additional times. Both occurrences are documented by video and rep... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2026

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Incident date: Aug 16, 2026

On August 16, 2026, at approximately 12:00 PM, while driving a 2025 Dodge Ram Rebel GT during a rainfall event with an ambient temperature of approximately 80°F, the vehicle's glass spontaneously shattered with no external object or debris impact. The vehicle's air conditioning system was actively ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 6, 2026

Clunky noise in front end, too much play in steering. Truck only had 103 Mile's on it. Took to dealer found both tie rod jam nuts were loose and could have caused loss of stearing. Dealer corrected and performed alignment.

Incident date: Aug 18, 2026

Found large oil spot in driveway, took truck to dealer. Dealer inspected for problem and found brake fluid low and leaking brake line at master cylinder.

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

My RAM vehicle has several open safety recalls. For more than six months, I have repeatedly contacted my local authorized RAM dealership (Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT of Winter Haven, Address: [XXX], Phone: [XXX]) to have these safety recalls completed. The dealership has advised me that the require... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

Instrument cluster fail intermittent during startup(completely blackout). Unable to determine my speed, how much fuel I has left, etc. my vehicle is not listed in 2 previous recall for the same problem. 26V225000 and 25V826000. I turned off the truck and turned on multiple times instrument cluster s... Read more

Incident date: Oct 12, 2025

On October 12, 2025, while on the highway, the CEL started blinking and the truck began misfire and shutter. I was able to get to the side of the road where I discovered the truck would idle but would barely move. It was towed to the closest dealership where they attempted to reflash the PCM and ISC... Read more

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

On June 29, 2025, the CEL started blinking and the truck started shuttering. I was able to pull over to the side of the road where I discovered the truck would idle but not move without stalling. I then had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealership. Upon receiving the vehicle, the dealership diagn... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

I've tried to get my local dealer to repair my vehicles recall and no matter how many times I visit, they tell me there is a waiting list with 12 people in front of me and they can only get 1 part per week. So I wait 4 months and again there is 12 people in front of me for repairs. Benoit Motors, R... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2026

Incident date: Aug 13, 2026

The outside ambient temperature sensor on my 2025 Ram 1500 is fundamentally flawed by design, routinely reading 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than the actual external temperature due to solar soaking inside the driver-side mirror housing. While this appears to be a convenience issue, it creates... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, RAM 1500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Open , Model Year: 2013

Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 14 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports and 6 EWR Death & Injury (D&I) reports describing post recall remedy failures of the brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) system in certain Model Year (MY) 2013-2018 RAM pickup trucks.The subject... Read more

RQ, Open , Model Year: 2013

Intermittent/Comp Loss of Power Steering

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 380 reports from consumers alleging an intermittent or complete loss of power steering assistance in certain 2013-2016 Ram 1500.The failure allegations occur at various speeds with limited detectability to the driver.On March 23, 2016 Fiat Chrys... Read more

RAM 1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RAM 1500 across all model years (2009, 2026).

203 Total Recalls

17,326 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

1,066 Reported Crashes

341 Reported Fires

20 Reported Deaths

RAM 1500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	6	123	View
2025 (current)	7	627
2024	6	126	View
2023	11	338	View
2022	16	1,038	View
2021	15	1,142	View
2020	14	902	View
2019	30	2,151	View
2018	15	913	View
2017	13	1,188	View
2016	17	2,107	View
2015	18	1,975	View
2014	17	2,413	View
2013	12	1,607	View
2010	4	629	View
2009	2	47	View

Other RAM Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
3500	357	3,389	View
2500	337	7,345	View
PROMASTER	176	777	View
5500	163	198	View
4500	162	64	View
PROMASTER CITY	46	139	View
C/V TRADESMAN	5	14	View
3500 CAB CHASSIS	2	4	View

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2025 RAM 1500

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, RAM 1500

RAM 1500 - All Years Overview

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