Model year 2025 · Ram

2025 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty) recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty). The most recent was reported on May 7, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: 2500, 3500.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty), newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V288000	May 7, 2026	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)
26V225000	April 9, 2026	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
26V059000	February 2, 2026	Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V882000	December 18, 2025	Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
25V826000	December 1, 2025	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
25V297000	May 8, 2025	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Power Train (2) · Air Bags (1) · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V288000Manufacturer no. 43D

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Report received by NHTSA: May 7, 2026
Owner notification: May 21, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12,736 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. 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.

Safety risk

Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V288000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V225000Manufacturer no. 35D

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: April 9, 2026
Owner notification: May 5, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 65,348 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty): April 9, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Defect summary

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."

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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V225000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V059000Manufacturer no. 03D

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Report received by NHTSA: February 2, 2026
Owner notification: March 17, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 456,287 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty): July 18, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Components: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control; Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

Safety 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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V059000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V882000Manufacturer no. C3C

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: December 18, 2025
Owner notification: January 15, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 52,565 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ram 2500 / 3500 (Heavy Duty): July 18, 2024 – May 22, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Components: Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. 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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V882000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V826000Manufacturer no. B4C, B8C

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: December 1, 2025
Owner notification: December 18, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 72,509 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. 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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V826000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V297000Manufacturer no. 36C

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: May 8, 2025
Owner notification: May 22, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 778 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: 2500, 3500

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles equipped with a 3.5" cluster and column shifter. A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety 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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 36C.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V297000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 7, 2026.