2026 Ram 1500 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Ram 1500, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
9
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
104
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2026 1500 and 104 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 50 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER16
- ENGINE13
- POWER TRAIN10
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING10
- SERVICE BRAKES9
- VISIBILITY/WIPER6
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
2026 1500 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS · 26V623000
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."
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.
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · 26V622000
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."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 26V560000
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."
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 26V531000
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."
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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE · 26V495000
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."
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · 26V421000
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."
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 26V225000
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."
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · 26V059000
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.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 25V826000
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."
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.
2026 1500 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2608000041 | Oct 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MIL-On After a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement | 11038779 |
| S2608000040 | Oct 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Customer States There Is a Blinking Odometer. Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) Fails With Message To Visit The Dealer. | 11038781 |
| 9100949 | Oct 20, 2026 | ENGINE | oil filter If an engine oil leak develops from gasket of a newly installed MOPAR engine oil filter, please replace it with an equivalent BPro brand engine oil filter. | 11038784 |
| 08-388-26 | Oct 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | R1H Radio U43.17 Software Update - Dealer Option Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: â— Screen freeze or radio reset. â— Projection will not reconn… | 11038756 |
| 08-386-26 | Oct 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Trailer Tow Module (TTM) Update Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â— 'Check Trailer Turn Lamp' message is displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)… | 11038754 |
| S2608000039 | Oct 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Trailer Reverse Steering Control Radio Soft Button Blinks Even Without a User-Initiated Calibration | 11038669 |
| 08-280-26 REV. B | Oct 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Integrated Trailer Control Module (ITCM) Update Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â— "Check Trailer Turn Lamp" message displayed in the Instrument Panel C… | 11038629 |
| 08-376-26 | Oct 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Blindspot Alert Unavailable Service Required Warning Message Customers must experience on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ◠“Blindspot Alert Unavailable Service Requi… | 11038632 |
| 9100933 Rev 1 | Oct 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUSE BLOCK UNDERHOOD - PWR DIS A/C Blowing hot air or not working. A/C relay clutch not operating, dealers unnecessary replacing PDCs. Battery disconnection is required to reset… | 11038655 |
| 08-375-26 | Oct 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Tow Nav Menu Option Unavailable - UBQ/UBW Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: â— Tow Nav menu option is grayed out and cannot be selected. | 11038631 |
| 08-372-26 | Oct 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | R1H U43.17 Software Update - FOTA Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: â— Screen Freeze or Radio Reset. â— Projection will not reconnect. â— Audio… | 11038530 |
| 08-372-26 | Oct 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | R1H U43.17 Software Update - FOTA Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: â— Screen Freeze or Radio Reset. â— Projection will not reconnect. â— Audio… | 11038493 |
| 08-139-26 REV. B | Oct 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customer may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â— Excessive Ignition Off Draw (IOD) on 12v vehicle battery if keys are left wi… | 11038542 |
| 08-139-26 REV. B | Oct 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Customer may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â— Excessive Ignition Off Draw (IOD) on 12v vehicle battery if keys are left wi… | 11038505 |
| 114911 | Oct 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | ACTUATOR - PARK BRAKE | 11038552 |
| 08-149-26 REV. B | Oct 6, 2026 | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module Updates Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â— Battery drain due to the EPS system staying active after ignition off. T… | 11038543 |
| 114911 | Oct 6, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | ACTUATOR - PARK BRAKE | 11038515 |
| 08-149-26 REV. B | Oct 6, 2026 | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module Updates Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: â— Battery drain due to the EPS system staying active after ignition off. T… | 11038506 |
| AOD COMBO | Oct 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Customer Satisfaction Notification A0D – Electronic Shift Module - Dealer Notification The Electronic Shift Module (ESM) software on about 20,000 of the above vehicles may cau… | 11038324 |
| 18-075-26 REV. A | Oct 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of… | 11038313 |
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