2026 Ram 3500 Brake Recall (25V530)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 2,885 vehicles · Reported August 18, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 2,885 2026 Ram 2500; 2026 Ram 3500 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." An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V530 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V530000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 79C |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 18, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2026 Ram 2500; 2026 Ram 3500 |
| Units affected | 2,885 |
| Build dates | July 4, 2025 to July 31, 2025 |
| Component | Service Brakes |
| Safety risk | An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2026 Ram 3500 in recall 25V530?
The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2026 3500 with recall 25V530?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of 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 service brakes.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V530?
Recall 25V530 covers 2,885 vehicles: 2026 Ram 2500; 2026 Ram 3500.
NHTSA lists 2,885 vehicles in this campaign, built July 4, 2025 to July 31, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ram | 2500 |
| 2026 | Ram | 3500 |
What is the fix for the 3500 brake recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V530 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 25V530 to NHTSA on August 18, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 9, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)'s filing). |
| July 31, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| August 18, 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V530000. |
| September 9, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 13 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 27 days. If your 3500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my 3500 is part of recall 25V530?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V530 is open on your 3500, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2026 3500 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should 3500 owners do about recall 25V530?
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 25V530000 applies to your 3500.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ram dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the service brakes 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 3500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 24 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 25V530 was reported on August 18, 2025, owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 4 of them (17%) 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 brakes and were received on or after August 18, 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 brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 52 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 24 of them involve the brakes. 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.
- 2026 Ram 3500: 27 complaints in total, 11 about the brakes
- 2026 Ram 2500: 25 complaints in total, 13 about the brakes
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine, 4WD, ABS, park sensors, and several other unknown warning lights illuminated.
2026 Ram 3500 owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11709697, filed January 8, 2026
I made appointment online at Hadadd Dodge to repair this. They said they could only order 1 set if parts per week and they have to repair the trucks on the lot first then will get to us. They canceled the appointment and put us on a waiting list.
2026 Ram 3500 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11717235, filed February 11, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The message "DANGER" warning light flashed repeatedly and extremely fast on the instrument panel.
2026 Ram 3500 owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11717658, filed February 12, 2026
Can recall 25V530 make my 3500 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
If the 2026 Ram 3500 brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 25V530
Did the recall 25V530 fix work?
Since recall 25V530 was reported on August 18, 2025, owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 4 of them (17%) 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 September 9, 2025.
Is the 25V530000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my 3500 is part of recall 25V530000?
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.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 25V530000 (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.