2025-2026 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V225)
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · 65,348 vehicles · Reported April 9, 2026
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling 65,348 2025-2026 Ram 1500; 2025-2026 Ram 2500; 2025-2026 Ram 3500 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." An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V225 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V225000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 35D |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 9, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Vehicles | 2025-2026 Ram 1500; 2025-2026 Ram 2500; 2025-2026 Ram 3500 |
| Units affected | 65,348 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Ram 1500 in recall 26V225?
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 1500 with recall 26V225?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases 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 instrument cluster and panel.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V225?
Recall 26V225 covers 65,348 vehicles: 2025-2026 Ram 1500; 2025-2026 Ram 2500; 2025-2026 Ram 3500.
NHTSA lists 65,348 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Ram | 1500 |
| 2025-2026 | Ram | 2500 |
| 2025-2026 | Ram | 3500 |
What is the fix for the 1500 instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 26V225 announced?
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V225 to NHTSA on April 9, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 5, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 9, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)'s filing). |
| April 9, 2026 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V225000. |
| May 5, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 5 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 26V225?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V225 is open on your 1500, 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 2025-2026 1500 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 1500 owners do about recall 26V225?
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 26V225000 applies to your 1500.
- Call a Ram dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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 instrument cluster and panel 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 606 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 314 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 26V225 was reported on April 9, 2026, owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 37 of them (27%) 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 electrical system and were received on or after April 9, 2026, 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 electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 606 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 314 of them involve the electrical system. 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.
- 2025 Ram 1500: 354 complaints in total, 180 about the electrical system
- 2026 Ram 1500: 96 complaints in total, 45 about the electrical system
- 2025 Ram 2500: 62 complaints in total, 36 about the electrical system
- 2025 Ram 3500: 42 complaints in total, 27 about the electrical system
- 2026 Ram 3500: 27 complaints in total, 16 about the electrical system
- 2026 Ram 2500: 25 complaints in total, 10 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
When letting off the gas and coasting to turn on a road around 10 mph, vehicle motor shut off and lost power steering control. Vehicle alerted to place vehicle in park, press break and push start button. Vehicle started back with no issues.
2025 Ram 2500 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11660943, filed May 14, 2025
Intermittent blackout of driver display screen while vehicle is running. Also, intermittent blackout of navigation screen on 14.4 inch display screen while vehicle is running.
2025 Ram 2500 owner, NM, NHTSA complaint 11671250, filed July 4, 2025
While driving at a low speed vehicle has shut down and VIC says shift into park to start once you shift the vehicle into park you can restart it . This has happened twice and no computer codes are stored.
2025 Ram 2500 owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11676123, filed July 25, 2025
Can recall 26V225 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 instrument cluster and panel 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)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2025-2026 Ram 1500 back, and the problem shows up again.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V231000, 25V297000, 25V826000.
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 26V225
Did the recall 26V225 fix work?
Since recall 26V225 was reported on April 9, 2026, owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 37 of them (27%) 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 5, 2026.
Is the 26V225000 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 26V225000?
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 26V225000 (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.