2026 Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Ram 2500, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
8
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
33
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2026 2500 and 33 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is service brakes, with 14 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.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING3
- POWER TRAIN2
- TIRES2
- STEERING2
2026 2500 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE · 26V651000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 90D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V244.
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) · 26V288000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE · 26V244000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 36D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 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.
SERVICE BRAKES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · 25V530000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.
2026 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-377-26 REV. B | Oct 21, 2026 | WHEELS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Red XX Displayed and/or Warning Indicator Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the ve… | 11038749 |
| 08-385-26 | 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)… | 11038753 |
| 08-377-26 REV. A | Oct 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Red XX Displayed and/or Warning Indicator Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the ve… | 11038634 |
| S2608000039 | Oct 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Trailer Reverse Steering Control Radio Soft Button Blinks Even Without a User-Initiated Calibration | 11038669 |
| 9100945 | Oct 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUSE BLOCK - PWR DISTRIBUTION A/C Blowing hot air or not working. A/C relay clutch not operating, dealers are unnecessary replacing PDCs. Battery disconnection is required to re… | 11038665 |
| 9100938 | Oct 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUSE BLOCK - PWR DISTRIBUTION | 11038658 |
| 08-377-26 | Oct 15, 2026 | WHEELS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Red XX Displayed and/or Warning Indicator Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the ve… | 11038633 |
| 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 |
| 09-025-26 | Oct 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Starter Terminal Nut Under Torqued Customers may comment on one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: â— Starter clicking but not starting. â— No crank. This bulletin involves in… | 11038638 |
| 114913 | Oct 5, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | MIRROR - OUTSIDE REARVIEW | 11038553 |
| 114913 | Oct 5, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | MIRROR - OUTSIDE REARVIEW | 11038516 |
| 9100926 | Sep 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRELESS CHARGER Welcome GREEN LED not turning ON after multiple IGN ON/OFF without sleep cycle and no phone on the charging pads. Part numbers affected: 68630089AA 68630088AB 6… | 11038319 |
| 114739 | Sep 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER | 11037595 |
| 25-004-26 REV. A | Sep 23, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion ’s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE: This bulletin applies to â— The Vehicle MUST be built on or befo… | 11037580 |
| 08-331-26 | Sep 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Flash: Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the follo… | 11037333 |
| 25-004-26 | Sep 10, 2026 | ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set t… | 11037339 |
| OTHERDOC_176 | Sep 8, 2026 | 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 &… | 11037365 |
| 9100901 | Sep 8, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Passive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040. | 11037344 |
| 9100892 | Sep 2, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Switch - Tailgate Handle Prior to replacing the Tailgate Handle Switch, please review MasterTech Article - Tailgate Handle Inoperative. | 11037267 |
| 07-006-26 REV. A | Sep 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine Overheat Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: â— Vehicle overheating. â— Temperature gauge is reading hot. â— Overheat symbol is illuminated in Instrument… | 11037272 |
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