NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Ram 5500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Ram 5500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ram dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Ram 5500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 Ram 5500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ram 5500, describing incidents dated February 21, 2026 to February 23, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across both complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11720384 · Filed
Vehicle was hit hard on the front & left, totalling the truck. None of the air bags activated.
ODI #11720296 · Filed
While operating my commercial truck , the trailer brake did not work and nearly caused a catastrophic accident. Upon inspection, trailer brake module has failed, power steering fluid leaking, Hydroboost leaking, I towed it to the dealership and they told me the truck is not safe to drive and the…
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 208
NHTSA #26V225000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported April 9, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Potentially affected: 65,348 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.24% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 35D · Owners notified May 5, 2026 · Vehicles built starting February 26, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure
NHTSA #26V059000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported February 2, 2026 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Potentially affected: 456,287 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 03D · Owners notified March 17, 2026 · Vehicles built starting July 18, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Disabled Driver's Side Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner/FMVSS 126 & 208
NHTSA #25V882000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 18, 2025 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Potentially affected: 52,565 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.23% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign C3C · Owners notified January 15, 2026 · Vehicles built July 18, 2024 – May 22, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 135, 105 & 102
NHTSA #25V826000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported December 1, 2025 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Potentially affected: 72,509 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign B4C, B8C · Owners notified December 18, 2025
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Other Ram 5500 model years
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