Model year record

2025 Ram 1500

8 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,258 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V560000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
239,131
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-01

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V495000

Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: rear/other: anchorage
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,271,294
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-30
Owners notified
2026-08-18

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side 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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V225000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
65,348
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-09
Owners notified
2026-05-05

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V059000

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Component
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
456,287
Reported to NHTSA
2026-02-02
Owners notified
2026-03-17

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 may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V826000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
72,509
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-01
Owners notified
2025-12-18

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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V231000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
10,423
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-10
Owners notified
2025-04-24

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V942000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
53
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-19
Owners notified
2025-03-06

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 Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V794000

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
33,777
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-24
Owners notified
2024-12-19

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, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3455,000 mi
Engine1281,200 mi
Exterior lighting1095,000 mi
Power train863,000 mi
Service brakes7810 mi
Unknown or other67
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking65
Steering443,400 mi
Fuel/propulsion system40
Lane departure: blind spot detection401,504 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings36
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control3417,000 mi
Vehicle speed control285,200 mi
Lane departure: assist20
Back over prevention: warnings17
Visibility/wiper17
Seat belts143,000 mi
Air bags12
Back over prevention: rearview system braking12
Engine and engine cooling101,200 mi
Lane departure: warning10
Wheels8
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera4
Service brakes, hydraulic41,504 mi
Structure: body4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel218,000 mi
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control23,290 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system214,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Forward collision avoidance230,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch215,000 mi
Tires220,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control217,000 mi
Visibility2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system23,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1224,000 mi
Suspension1

The 2024 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. The 2026 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.