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2025 RAM 2500

6 recalls Risk Grade: A+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #26V288000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Chryser (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.
Risk if Unfixed
Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
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Critical #26V059000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free 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.
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Critical #25V297000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
There's a problem with the gear display in your Ram 2500 or 3500's dashboard cluster. It might show the wrong gear, which could be confusing while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear display is wrong, you might accidentally shift into the wrong gear, causing unexpected movement and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealer, who will update the software for free, so you can drive safely without worrying about the gear display.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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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High Priority #25V882000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's air bag and electronic stability control system might not work properly due to a software issue in the air bag control module. This module helps control the air bag and seat belt pretensioner in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, your air bag or seat belt pretensioner might not work, which could increase your risk of injury. Driving without electronic stability control can also increase the risk of another crash.
Free Fix
A free software update will be installed by a dealership to fix the issue. You'll get a letter in the mail with instructions, and you can also contact Chrysler's customer service at 800-853-1403.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #26V225000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument panel display, which shows important information like gear selection and warning lights, might not work properly due to a software error.
Risk if Unfixed
If the instrument panel display fails, you might not be able to see critical safety information, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You can get the software updated for free at a dealership, with a letter detailing the update arriving on May 28, 2026.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 28, 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.
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Moderate #25V826000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument panel display might stop working properly, showing you important information like warning lights or gear selection.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could increase the risk of a crash because you might not be aware of important warnings or critical information.
Free Fix
You'll get a free fix from a dealership, either by updating the software or replacing the instrument panel cluster, which will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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POWER TRAIN
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other RAM 2500 Years

2026
6 recalls
2024
5 recalls
2023
8 recalls
2022
12 recalls
2021
8 recalls
2020
10 recalls
2019
12 recalls
2018
10 recalls
2017
12 recalls

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