2026 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 RAM 1500 has 6 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Digital Instrument Cluster Goes Blank at Startup or While Driving (Recall 25V826 / 26V225), Trailer Tow Module Defect — Trailer Brakes and Lights May Not Work (Recall 26V059), Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Anchors Not Attached to the Body Structure (Recall 26V495 / 67D — 1.27 Million Trucks) ($0-$0 repair) and Headlights, Parking Lights and DRLs Flicker Off or Fail — Headlight Wiring and Headlight Module Software (Recalls 26V421 and 24V942) ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
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."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 RAM 1500 has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Digital Instrument Cluster Goes Blank at Startup or While Driving (Recall 25V826 / 26V225), Trailer Tow Module Defect — Trailer Brakes and Lights May Not Work (Recall 26V059), Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Anchors Not Attached to the Body Structure (Recall 26V495 / 67D — 1.27 Million Trucks). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2026 RAM 1500 has 6 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Digital Instrument Cluster Goes Blank at Startup or While Driving (Recall 25V826 / 26V225) and Trailer Tow Module Defect — Trailer Brakes and Lights May Not Work (Recall 26V059) and Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Anchors Not Attached to the Body Structure (Recall 26V495 / 67D — 1.27 Million Trucks) and Headlights, Parking Lights and DRLs Flicker Off or Fail — Headlight Wiring and Headlight Module Software (Recalls 26V421 and 24V942). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known RAM 1500 issues range from $0 to $350, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
NHTSA campaigns 25V826 and 26V225 establish this identity for VIN-selected 2025-2026 RAM 1500 trucks. A software error can leave the instrument-panel display blank or unable to show safety information such as gear selection and warning lamps. The campaigns use different complianc… Severity: high.
NHTSA 26V059 / FCA 03D establishes this identity for affected 2025-2026 RAM 1500 trucks. An improperly designed trailer-tow module can prevent trailer lights from illuminating and trailer brakes from operating, increasing crash risk. The campaign is VIN-specific and does not esta… Severity: high.
Chrysler recalled 1,271,294 RAM 1500 pickups covering model years 2019 through 2026 because the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed — the buckle anchor was not attached to the body structure as designed. In a crash the anchor can pull free and t… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Two separate FMVSS 108 non-compliance recalls cover exterior lighting failure on the current-generation RAM 1500. Recall 24V942 (FCA D4B, 53 units) addresses 2025 trucks built with incorrect headlight module software that can render the headlights inoperative. Recall 26V421 (FCA… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
A large number of 2025 RAM 1500 owners (especially Hurricane-equipped trucks) report repeated dead 12V batteries from a parasitic draw where body/comfort modules and proximity sensors fail to enter sleep mode after shutdown. Owners describe waking to a no-start, low system voltag… Repairs typically run $0-$350. Severity: medium.
Early-production 2025 RAM 1500 trucks equipped with the new 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six (Standard Output 420 hp and High Output 540 hp) are widely reported to throw check-engine lights and random/multi-cylinder misfire codes, often on cold start or under load in h… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
