97 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ram 1500, across model years 2009–2026. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Ram dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your 1500 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Chrysler is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles due to a potential issue with side air bag deployment in crashes. Owners must have their vehicle inspected by a dealer for free repair.
Chrysler recalls certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles with rearview camera software errors that may cause the camera image to not display, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA by September 9, 2026.
Chrysler recalls 2026-2027 Pacifica models due to rearview camera image failures that could increase crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or OTA to fix the issue.
Chrysler recalls certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles with improperly installed seat belt buckle anchors that may fail during crashes, risking injury. Owners will receive free repairs by August 2026.
Chrysler recalls 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles with faulty headlight wiring that causes parking and daytime running lights to flicker or fail, increasing crash risk. Owners must have headlight assemblies inspected and replaced free by dealers.
When the Ram 1500 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 11,737 complaints with NHTSA about the Ram 1500; the most reported area is steering. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 97 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ram 1500, covering model years 2009–2026. The most recent was issued Sep 29, 2026 (Air Bags).
The 2019 Ram 1500 has the most, with 30 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (14), Power Train (14), Back Over Prevention (12), Electrical System (8).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ram dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Ram to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ram dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.
