2025-2026 Ram 1500 Backup Camera Software Recall (26V560)

Recall 26V560 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Ram 1500 in recall 26V560?

A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 1500 with recall 26V560?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your 1500 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V560?

Recall 26V560 covers 239,130 vehicles: 2025-2026 Ram 1500.

NHTSA lists 239,130 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the 1500 backup camera software recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

When was recall 26V560 announced?

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) reported recall 26V560 to NHTSA on September 1, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 24, 2026.

This recall was filed 1 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 26V560?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V560 is open on your 1500, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V560000 is open on your 1500, it will be listed there, along with Ram recall number 83D. You can also ask any Ram dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should 1500 owners do about recall 26V560?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V560000 applies to your 1500.
2. Call a Ram dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. 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.
4. Keep a simple log of any software symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 450 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the rearview camera.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 26V560 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 450 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the rearview camera. 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, 0 about the rearview camera
• 2026 Ram 1500: 96 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera

Can recall 26V560 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.

Recall 26V560000 does not automatically make your 1500 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Rearview camera faults are frequently fixed with a software update, but owners report the screen going black again weeks later. If that happens with your 2025-2026 Ram 1500, each return visit should be documented.

This recall is handled by an over-the-air software update, so many owners never visit a dealer. If the problem returns after the update, take the 2025-2026 Ram 1500 to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up on a repair order. An update that does not work is still a failed repair.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.

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