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2025 Ram 3500 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 3500, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

5

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

43

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 3500 and 43 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 28 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.

  1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING6
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER6
  3. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
  4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING4
  5. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3

2025 3500 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

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.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE · 25V882000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) · 25V297000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Remedy: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 36C.

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2025 3500 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.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
08-377-26 REV. BOct 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELSTire 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
S2608000039Oct 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTrailer Reverse Steering Control Radio Soft Button Blinks Even Without a User-Initiated Calibration11038669
08-375-26Oct 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTow Nav Menu Option Unavailable - UBQ/UBW Customers may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Tow Nav menu option is grayed out and cannot be selected.11038631
114913Oct 5, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYMIRROR - OUTSIDE REARVIEW11038553
9100928Oct 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELSTPMS full assembly(core & Stem To support proper failure analysis and validation, dealers must return the complete TPMS sensor assembly when submitting a claim related to a TPMS…11038551
114913Oct 5, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYMIRROR - OUTSIDE REARVIEW11038516
9100928Oct 5, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELSTPMS full assembly(core & Stem To support proper failure analysis and validation, dealers must return the complete TPMS sensor assembly when submitting a claim related to a TPMS…11038514
9100926Sep 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWIRELESS 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
114739Sep 24, 2026POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION KIT - WITH TORQUE CONVERTER11037595
08-339-26Sep 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMax Tow Right and Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensors Inoperable Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set on…11037585
25-004-26 REV. ASep 23, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMExhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion ’s VIN MUST be listed in VIP or your RSU VIN list. NOTE: This bulletin applies to ● The Vehicle MUST be built on or befo…11037580
9100922Sep 15, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSENSOR Exhaust Temperature If this sensor is being replaced due to an early-life P242B pending fault code, clear the fault code and perform the Powertrain Verification Test. Onl…11037476
08-331-26Sep 11, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFlash: 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
25-004-26Sep 10, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMExhaust 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
9100901Sep 8, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPassive Entry O/S Dr Handle Prior to replacing an inoperative passive entry door handle, perform Star Online S2623000040.11037344
9100892Sep 2, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYSwitch - Tailgate Handle Prior to replacing the Tailgate Handle Switch, please review MasterTech Article - Tailgate Handle Inoperative.11037267
S2623000052 REV. ASep 1, 2026AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAirbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)11037262
114259Aug 31, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERMODULE - A/C AND HEATER11036758
114254Aug 26, 2026ENGINERADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING11036754
114255Aug 26, 2026ENGINERADIATOR - ENGINE COOLING11036753
All 2025 3500 records at NHTSA

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