2021-2024 Ram 1500 Air Bag Recall (25V298)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 71 vehicles · Reported May 8, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 71 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag 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." A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V298 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V298000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 08C |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 8, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2021-2024 Ram 1500 |
| Units affected | 71 |
| Component | Air Bags |
| Safety risk | A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2024 Ram 1500 in recall 25V298?
The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag 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."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2024 1500 with recall 25V298?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the air bags.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V298?
Recall 25V298 covers 71 vehicles: 2021-2024 Ram 1500.
NHTSA lists 71 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Ram | 1500 |
What is the fix for the 1500 air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge.
Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
When was recall 25V298 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 25V298 to NHTSA on May 8, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 27, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V298000. |
| May 27, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 17 months ago. If your 1500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my 1500 is part of recall 25V298?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V298 is open on your 1500, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V298000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should 1500 owners do about recall 25V298?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V298000 applies to your 1500.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ram dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the air bags happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,570 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 49 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 25V298 was reported on May 8, 2025, owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the air bags and were received on or after May 8, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,570 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 49 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ram 1500: 679 complaints in total, 27 about the air bags
- 2022 Ram 1500: 616 complaints in total, 12 about the air bags
- 2023 Ram 1500: 201 complaints in total, 6 about the air bags
- 2024 Ram 1500: 74 complaints in total, 4 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
I keep getting a message to service airbags. Sometimes it resets its self but always returns.
2024 Ram 1500 owner, KY, NHTSA complaint 11680374, filed August 13, 2025
Airbag service light coming on and off. I saw there was a recall on this but they are saying my truck is not on the recall.
2024 Ram 1500 owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11689828, filed September 26, 2025
The airbag system failed to deploy during a front-end collision. Despite significant damage to the front of the vehicle, none of the airbags activated. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
2024 Ram 1500 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11690923, filed October 2, 2025
Can recall 25V298 make my 1500 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this air bags recall means their 1500 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the 1500 went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V298
Did the recall 25V298 fix work?
Since recall 25V298 was reported on May 8, 2025, owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 27, 2025.
Is the 25V298000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my 1500 is part of recall 25V298000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V298000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ram. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.