NHTSA lists 97 complaints for the 2026 Ram 1500, 3 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as RAM 1500.
Recalls
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9 recalls.
Date: 2026-09-29. Systems: TIRES.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-09-29. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-09-01. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-08-13. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-07-30. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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."
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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-07-01. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-04-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 Sequen (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-02-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-12-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 Sys (excerpt)
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 be (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
323 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 175 |
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| STRUCTURE | 66 |
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| ENGINE | 33 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 22 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 |
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| SUSPENSION | 10 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 |
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11037579
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Multi-function Tailgate Requires High Closing Effort Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: a Difficulty closing the right-hand Multi-Function Tailgate due to high closing effort. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly adjusting the
11037573
Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Transmission Rattle Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: a Rattle noise coming from the transmission. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly tightening the transmission oil heater mounting nuts to proper specification.
11037347
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide sufficient clearance for proper routing of the MDS solenoid jumper harness (PN 05
11037366
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Air suspension- Trailer Tow pages- Power management app- Distorted/glitchy display prior to starta up anim
11037279
Date: 2026-09-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Wrong Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Configuration Customers may comment on one or more the following: a Oil pressure gauge and battery life gauges are blank or missing from the IPC Fig. 1. a The Trailer Brake radial slider movement will not move past one bar and is inaccurate Fig. 2. NOTE: The
11037274
Date: 2026-09-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Wrong Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Configuration Customers may comment on one or more the following: SYMPTOM: a Oil pressure gauge and battery life gauges are blank or missing from the IPC Fig. 1. a The Trailer Brake radial slider movement will not move past one bar and is inaccurate Fig. 2. N
11037267
Date: 2026-09-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Switch - Tailgate Handle Prior to replacing the Tailgate Handle Switch, please review MasterTech Article - Tailgate Handle Inoperative.
11036770
Date: 2026-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
MODULE Air Bag Control CAUTION: If ORC contains active or stored B2207 DTC AND the vehicle contains a Pulse module (or other 3rd party non-approved devices, see below for more details) - DO NOT SUBMIT ORC WARRANTY CLAIM. Please ensure vehicle voltage is within specified limits. Most faults will stor
11037155
Date: 2026-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Mil On/Check Engine Lamp (CEL) On, Engine Runs Rough
11036768
Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Sunroof Assy Sunroof glass and/or sunshade cannot open/close (inoperative). 1. Please follow the service procedure: 08-Electrical/8N - Power Systems/ Power Top, Sunroof/ Diagnosis and Testing. 2. If sunroof motors continue to be inoperative, please contact STAR and reference SET 1599. ***This should