NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 380 owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 1500.
Recalled components: electrical system, exterior lighting, backover prevention and rearview camera, seat belts, and 2 more. Most-described problem: the check engine light coming on (44 complaints, 12%), then stalling or shutting off (35). Most-reported area: electrical system (201 complaints, 53%; median mileage when it happened: 5,000).
Too new to rank against other Ram 1500 years
The 2025 Ram 1500 has not had three full years of owner complaints yet.
Years to avoid: 2019; best year: 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Data: NHTSA recall, complaint and investigation filesUpdated
Year to avoidBest year
8 safety recalls for the 2025 Ram 1500
Grouped by the part recalled, largest group first, newest first within each part. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for what is wrong, the fix and the full notice.
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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 65,348 vehicles.
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.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 102 (transmission shift) · 72,509 vehicles.
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.
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.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Fix: 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.
456,287 vehicles.
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.
Risk: Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 108 (lighting) · 53 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks.
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility) · 239,130 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 210 (seat belt anchorages) · 1,271,294 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.
Risk: An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
Fix: 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.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles.
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
What's wrong, the fix and the full notice
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."
Fix: 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.
Fails federal standard 126 (electronic stability control) · 33,777 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2025 Ram 1500.
What owners report
Owners have filed 380 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ram 1500. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Check engine light44 · 12%
Stalling or shutting off35 · 9%
Gauge cluster or speedometer failure30 · 8%
Loss of power or limp mode21 · 6%
Misfires or rough running20 · 5%
Several warning lights at once18 · 5%
Brake failure or a soft or hard pedal18 · 5%
Driver-assist errors or blocked-sensor messages18 · 5%
Median 5,000 miles at failure, from 31 reports with mileage
Engine80 · 21%
Exterior lighting61 · 16%
Forward collision avoidance53 · 14%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (36); warnings (20)
Powertrain52 · 14%
Brakes46 · 12%
Lane departure systems33 · 9%
Most named: blind spot detection (22); assist (10)
Unknown or other41 · 11%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Ram 1500 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2025 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2019 Ram 1500 drew the most (470).
Owner complaints
2025: 380 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ram 1500
Model year
Complaints
2010
488
2011
689
2012
698
2013
1,283
2014
1,784
2015
1,461
2016
1,565
2017
886
2018
669
2019
1,501
2020
645
2021
690
2022
640
2023
207
2024
78
2025
380
2026
107
Safety recalls
2025: 8 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ram 1500
Model year
Recalls
2010
7
2011
6
2012
6
2013
11
2014
16
2015
17
2016
16
2017
13
2018
15
2019
29
2020
14
2021
15
2022
16
2023
11
2024
6
2025
8
2026
9
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 380 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Ram 1500, the problems described most are the check engine light coming on (44), stalling or shutting off (35), and gauge cluster or speedometer failures (30). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests the 2025 Ram 1500 earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2025 Ram 1500?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2025 Ram 1500.
How do I check if my Ram 1500 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ram dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: 1500.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.