2025 RAM 5500

4 recalls, 3 complaints

26V225000 Apr 9, 2026
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)
26V059000 Feb 2, 2026
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)
25V882000 Dec 18, 2025
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and ... Read more
Consequence
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in th... Read more
52,565 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
25V826000 Dec 1, 2025
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)

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Feb 23, 2026
On 12/06/2025, I purchased a 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe from a Chrysler Jeep dealership in Myrtle Beach, SC. Recall 68C (NHTSA 25V741000) had been published on 11/05/2025 — one month prior to my purchase. The recall involves high voltage battery cells with separator damage that may cause a vehicle fir... Read more
ENGINE Feb 24, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2026
1. The engine starter motor (specifically the pinion starter) has failed, and the auxiliary battery is also showing reduced capacity (only a portion of its 660 cold cranking amps). The vehicle is currently at a service center where the technician has diagnosed these issues. The components should ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 24, 2026
Incident date: Feb 21, 2026
1. The engine starter motor (specifically the pinion starter) has failed, and the auxiliary battery is also showing reduced capacity (only a portion of its 660 cold cranking amps). The vehicle is currently at a service center where the technician has diagnosed these issues. The components should ... Read more

RAM 5500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RAM 5500 across all model years (2008, 2026).

101 Total Recalls
207 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
17 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

RAM 5500 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 4 0 View
2025 (current) 4 3
2024 2 0 View
2023 3 0 View
2022 4 32 View
2021 5 5 View
2020 10 11 View
2019 10 12 View
2018 8 47 View
2017 7 26 View
2016 7 24 View
2015 8 20 View
2014 10 21 View
2013 9 6 View
2010 7 0 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 1 0 View

Other RAM Models

Model Recalls Complaints
3500 357 3,389 View
2500 337 7,345 View
1500 324 16,135 View
PROMASTER 176 777 View
4500 162 64 View
PROMASTER CITY 46 139 View
C/V TRADESMAN 5 14 View
3500 CAB CHASSIS 2 4 View