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2026 Ram 4500 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
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
Apr 9, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system3Apr 9, 2026
26V22500025V82600025V530000
Exterior lighting1Feb 2, 2026
26V059000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 9, 2026Latest campaign
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.

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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
Dec 1, 202525V826000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V826000
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, 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."
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V826000 · Dec 1, 2025
Aug 18, 202525V530000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V530000
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2500, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 79C.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V530000 · Aug 18, 2025
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).

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Owner complaints by component0

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No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Ram 4500.

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2026 Ram 4500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ram 4500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ram 4500. The most recent, 26V225000 (reported April 9, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2026 Ram 4500 recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (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 4500?

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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