Model year record

2026 Ram 1500

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 146 owner complaints on file.

Ram 1500, 2025–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2025–2026 generation. Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V623000

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Component
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
16,385
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-29
Owners notified
2026-10-13

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."

Safety risk

A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 51D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V622000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-29

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety risk

A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 94D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V560000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
239,130
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-01
Owners notified
2026-09-24

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 were 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 26V531000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
844,027
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-13
Owners notified
2026-09-02

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. 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 camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 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 26V421000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Vehicles affected
12,592
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-01
Owners notified
2026-09-17

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system493,000 mi
Unknown or other16—
Engine13—
Exterior lighting10—
Power train101,600 mi
Service brakes9—
Visibility/wiper6—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking5—
Air bags3—
Lane departure: blind spot detection3—
Structure: body3—
Suspension3—
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control282,000 mi
Steering2—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior225 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly23,900 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1—
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Latches/locks/linkages16,650 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Seat belts1—
Seats1—
Vehicle speed control1—

The 2025 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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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.