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2026 Ram 2500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
8
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
Oct 6, 2026

Recall summary by component8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3Apr 9, 2026
26V22500025V82600025V530000
Electronic stability control (ESC)2Oct 6, 2026
26V65100026V244000
Back over prevention1Aug 13, 2026
26V531000
Power train1May 7, 2026
26V288000
Exterior lighting1Feb 2, 2026
26V059000

Safety recalls8

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 6, 2026Latest campaign
Oct 6, 202626V651000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V651000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 90D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V244.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V651000 · Oct 6, 2026
Aug 13, 202626V531000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V531000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V531000 · Aug 13, 2026
May 7, 202626V288000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V288000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V288000 · May 7, 2026
Apr 16, 202626V244000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module

A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V244000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
A loss of electronic stability control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 36D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V244000 · Apr 16, 2026
Apr 9, 202626V225000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V225000
What's wrong
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."
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V225000 · Apr 9, 2026
Feb 2, 202626V059000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V059000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V059000 · Feb 2, 2026
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component0

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No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Ram 2500.

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2026 Ram 2500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ram 2500. The most recent, 26V651000 (reported October 6, 2026), concerns electronic stability control (ESC). Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2026 Ram 2500 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: electronic stability control (ESC) (2), back over prevention (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Ram 2500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.

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