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2025 Ram 1500: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ram 1500, most recently filed September 2026. Owners have filed 357 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

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Recalls (8)

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ram 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V560000 Filed Sep 1, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Repair progress not yet reported239,130 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V560000
Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V495000 Filed Jul 30, 2026

Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210

Seat belts · rear/other · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported1,271,294 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V495000
Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V225000 Filed Apr 9, 2026

Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 108, 208

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
34.6% repairedof 65,348 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V225000
Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V059000 Filed Feb 2, 2026

Inoperative Trailer Lighting and Trailer Brake Failure

Electrical system · integrated trailer brake control
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
35.1% repairedof 456,287 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V059000
Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V826000 Filed Dec 1, 2025

Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 135, 105 & 102

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
74% repairedof 72,509 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V826000
Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V231000 Filed Apr 10, 2025

Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure Information

Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
Consequence
An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.
81.5% repairedof 10,423 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V231000
Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V942000 Filed Dec 19, 2024

Inoperative Headlights/FMVSS 108

Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.
98.1% repairedof 53 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V942000
Listed for 2025 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V794000 Filed Oct 24, 2024

Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126

Electronic stability control (esc)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can 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."
Consequence
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.
94.8% repairedof 33,777 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V794000

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Owner complaints (357)

357 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

9involved a crash
3involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Ram 1500, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 357.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other 1500 years

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2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
20
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
394 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2025 Ram 1500 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 23$2,900394
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22$3,050407
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,200433
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21$3,200417
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 19$3,550458
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17$4,850521
3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive14 / 16 / 15$5,500602

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2025 Ram 1500 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 26V560000 (rear camera), 26V495000 (seat belt), 26V225000 (electrical), 26V059000 (brake), 25V826000 (electrical), 25V231000 (electrical), 24V942000 (electrical), 24V794000 (wheel). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 Ram 1500 problems?

Owners filed 357 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (185), Engine (71), Exterior lighting (59) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Ram 1500 get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 20 city, 26 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2025 1500 compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Ram 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (634) and the 2019 the most (1,482). The 2025 drew 357. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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