Ram 2500 Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Ram 2500 have?

• 2026 Jeep Wrangler Backup Camera Recall (26V531) Repeat recall
  August 13, 2026 · 844,027 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

• 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Backup Camera Recall (26V327) Repeat recall
  May 21, 2026 · 16 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming 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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Transmission Control Module Recall (26V288)
  May 7, 2026 · 12,736 vehicles · Transmission

  A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.

  Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge.

• 2026 Ram 2500 Stability Control Control Module Recall (26V244)
  April 16, 2026 · 6,605 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  Risk: A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (26V225) Repeat recall
  April 9, 2026 · 65,348 vehicles · Electrical System

  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."

  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: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S Integrated Trailer Brake Control Recall (26V059)
  February 2, 2026 · 456,287 vehicles · Brakes

  Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge.

• 2025 Ram 2500 Air Bag Control Module Recall (25V882)
  December 18, 2025 · 52,565 vehicles · Air Bags

  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."

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge.

• 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V826) Repeat recall
  December 1, 2025 · 72,509 vehicles · Electrical System

  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."

  Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ram 1500 Steering Control Module Recall (25V765) Repeat recall
  November 6, 2025 · 532 vehicles · Steering

  The steering column control module may cause the driver's side 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."

  Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge.

• 2026 Ram 3500 Brake Recall (25V530)
  August 18, 2025 · 2,885 vehicles · Brakes

  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."

  Risk: An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.

• 2025 Ram 2500 Instrument Cluster Recall (25V297)
  May 8, 2025 · 778 vehicles · Electrical System

  5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate.

  Risk: An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Dodge Durango Backup Camera Recall (24V436) Repeat recall
  June 13, 2024 · 1,033,433 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge.

• 2022 Dodge Durango Antilock Control Module Recall (24V415)
  June 6, 2024 · 211,581 vehicles · Brakes

  Due to a software malfunction, the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.

• 2023 Ram 1500 Manual Transmission Recall (24V413)
  June 6, 2024 · 214 vehicles · Transmission

  An insufficient weld in the transmission control unit can allow transmission fluid to leak on to electrical components, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

  Risk: A loss of drive power or a loss of park function increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the valve body and control unit, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Ram 1500 Driver Clockspring Recall (24V199)
  March 14, 2024 · 38,164 vehicles · Air Bags

  , and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge.

• 2023 Ram 1500 Steering Control Module Recall (23V799) Repeat recall
  November 28, 2023 · 185,251 vehicles · Steering

  The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used. In addition, the turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly.

  Risk: Turn signals and/or high beams that do not function as intended may cause confusion or reduced visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2022-2023 Ram 1500 Backup Camera Display Recall (23V654) Repeat recall
  September 28, 2023 · 272,911 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  , and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying.

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ram 2500 Relays and Solenoids Recall (23V060) Park outsideRepeat recall
  February 9, 2023 · 302,067 vehicles · Electrical System

  7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.

  Risk: An electrical short in the relay can result in an engine compartment fire with the ignition on or off, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.

• 2021-2023 Ram 1500 Backup Camera Display Recall (23V059) Repeat recall
  February 9, 2023 · 77,079 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ram 1500 Hinge and Attachments Recall (22V904)
  December 8, 2022 · 1,224,078 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.

  Risk: An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Ram 2500 Transmission Recall (22V835)
  November 10, 2022 · 250,079 vehicles · Transmission

  A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

  Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact an ignition source within the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission dipstick and transmission vent assembly, free of charge.

• 2022 Ram 3500 Engine Control Module Recall (22V642)
  August 26, 2022 · 4,907 vehicles · Engine

  7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an internal loss of communication.

  Risk: An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge.

• 2022 Ram 1500 Backup Camera Display Recall (22V407) Repeat recall
  June 9, 2022 · 117,413 vehicles · Rearview Camera

  The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ram 2500 Stability Control Recall (22V140)
  March 10, 2022 · 370,437 vehicles · Driver Assistance

  The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

  Risk: An ESC malfunction indicator light that fails to illuminate during an electronic stability control problem can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ram 2500 Curtain Air Bag Recall (21V925)
  November 24, 2021 · 376 vehicles · Air Bags

  The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Ram 3500 Relays and Solenoids Recall (21V798) Park outsideRepeat recall
  October 14, 2021 · 131,177 vehicles · Electrical System

  7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

  Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to park these vehicles outside of buildings or structures, and not near other vehicles, until the vehicle has been remedied.

• 2021 Ram 2500 Electrical Recall (21V163) Repeat recall
  March 11, 2021 · 19,214 vehicles · Electrical System

  7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.

  Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay ("Relay"); if FCA US Recall ID Y08 (NHTSA Recall ID 21V-163) is open, then insulating material will be applied to the Relay after inspection.

Which 2500 parts are recalled most?

Which 2500 model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my 2500 for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 27 Ram 2500 campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Ram dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are 2500 owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was plugged in charging for about 15 minutes and unoccupied when it suddenly caught fire. The contact noticed smoke emerging from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated before the failure. There were no reported injuries.

2021 RAM 2500 owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11644856

Heater quit working on driver side only. Still heats on passenger side. Took it into an ASE mechanic and they said they have seen multiple RAM trucks with this same problem. It isn't the heater or heater core. It is the Cooling system – gaskets failed, and coolant sprays across intake.

2021 RAM 2500 owner, Engine, NHTSA complaint 11639083

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to drive out of the driveway, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle failed to respond as designed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed.

2022 RAM 2500 owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11636257

Can a recall make your 2500 a lemon in California?

Owners of a Ram 2500 often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

13 of the 27 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 4 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Ram models with recalls

• 1500: 37 recalls
• 2500: 27 recalls
• 3500: 23 recalls
• Promaster: 16 recalls
• Promaster Bev: 2 recalls
• Promaster City: 3 recalls

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