Recalls
7campaigns
2 rear camera · 2 electrical · 1 seat belt
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
97filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
22mpg combined
$2,969/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.6 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
10 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (7)
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ram 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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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
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V560000
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Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. 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."
- Consequence
- A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported844,027 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V531000
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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
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V495000
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Parking & Daytime Running Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequence
- Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported12,592 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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Owner complaints (97)
97 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 97 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 46 | 47.4% |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 16.5% |
| Engine | 11 | 11.3% |
| Power train | 10 | 10.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 9.3% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 9.3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 6.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 5.2% |
| Visibility | 4 | 4.1% |
| Air bags | 3 | 3.1% |
How 2026 compares with other 1500 years
Best and worst 1500 years →2017880
2018662
20191,482
2020634
2021680
2022619
2023201
202474
2025357
202697
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 880 | 13 |
| 2018 | 662 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1,482 | 29 |
| 2020 | 634 | 14 |
| 2021 | 680 | 15 |
| 2022 | 619 | 16 |
| 2023 | 201 | 11 |
| 2024 | 74 | 6 |
| 2025 | 357 | 8 |
| 2026 | 97 | 7 |
This year (2026)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 22 mpg combined
22
mpg combined
20
city
25
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,050
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 407 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year
Miles ÷ 22 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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 25 / 22 | $3,050 | 407 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 433 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 417 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $4,000 | 470 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $4,200 | 502 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 521 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 18 / 17 | $3,950 | 512 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 16 / 15 | $5,500 | 602 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 10 / 14 / 12 | $6,850 | 748 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2026 Ram 1500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 26V560000 (rear camera), 26V531000 (rear camera), 26V495000 (seat belt), 26V421000 (lighting), 26V225000 (electrical), 26V059000 (brake), 25V826000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Ram 1500 problems?
Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (46), Unknown or other (16), Engine (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2026 Ram 1500 get?
EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 20 city, 25 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2026 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 2026 drew 97. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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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