Recalls
2026
Ram
1500
2026 Ram 1500 recalls

Historical recall snapshot

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Recall records

2026 Ram 1500 NHTSA recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 4 recall campaigns for 2026 Ram 1500: 25V826000, 26V059000, and 26V225000. Affected components include electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, exterior lighting:brake lights and exterior lighting:headlights. This page summarizes NHTSA campaign details, consequences, remedies, source links, and VIN-specific limits.

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Recall readout

Source-backed notes from the current NHTSA recall facts.

Not VIN-specific

Source-backed NHTSA recall lookup for the 2026 Ram 1500 lists 4 recall campaigns. Reported components include the instrument cluster/panel, brake lights, and headlights. This is a year, make, and model lookup; it is not VIN-specific and does not confirm repair status.

4 campaigns returned

NHTSA recall data returned 4 campaigns for the 2026 Ram 1500.

Instrument panel concern

Two campaigns reference the instrument panel display, with software-related display failures noted in the source records.

Exterior lighting concerns

Source records also list brake light and headlight-related campaigns tied to trailer lighting and headlight wiring.

Verification gaps

Not VIN-specific; individual vehicle applicability requires VIN check.
Repair status is not provided in this lookup.

Model year

2026

Make

Ram

Model

1500

Campaigns

Recall utility snapshot

Source-backed checks that make this page useful beyond a single recall count.

4 source rows

Component breakdown

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: 2 campaigns · 25V826000, 26V225000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: 1 campaign · 26V059000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: 1 campaign · 26V421000

Source field coverage

Remedy supplied 4 / 4: NHTSA remedy field present
Consequence supplied 4 / 4: NHTSA consequence field present
Dealer repair mentioned 4 / 4: Derived only from remedy text
Owner notification mentioned 3 / 4: Derived only from remedy text
Park guidance returned by NHTSA 0 / 4: Park-it or park-outside source flag present

VIN handoff

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Campaign comparison

One row per NHTSA campaign returned for this year, make, and model lookup.

Campaign	Component	Report date	Manufacturer	Park guidance	Source fields
25V826000	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	Jan 12, 2025	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied	Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V059000	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS	Feb 2, 2026	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied	Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V225000	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	Sep 4, 2026	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied	Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied
26V421000	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	Jan 7, 2026	Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)	Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied	Summary: supplied Consequence: supplied Remedy: supplied

Recall timeline

Sep 4, 2026

Campaign 26V225000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 2, 2026

Campaign 26V059000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jan 7, 2026

Campaign 26V421000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 12, 2025

Campaign 25V826000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Source coverage

Lookup type: Year, make, and model
Official source: NHTSA recalls
Recall count: 4
Campaign detail rows: 4
Campaign numbers: 25V826000, 26V059000, 26V225000, 26V421000
Last checked: Jul 19, 2026
Fact age: 17 days old
VIN status: VIN check required

Campaign numbers

25V826000 26V059000 26V225000 26V421000

Campaign details

Details returned by the last observed NHTSA lookup.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Campaign 25V826000 · Received Jan 12, 2025

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied

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.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Campaign 26V059000 · Received Feb 2, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied

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.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Campaign 26V225000 · Received Sep 4, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied

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.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Campaign 26V421000 · Received Jan 7, 2026

Park it: Not supplied Park outside: Not supplied

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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July, 30, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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.

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Recall questions

Answers based on the last observed NHTSA year, make, and model lookup.

Not VIN-specific

Does 2026 Ram 1500 have recall campaigns?: Yes. The last observed NHTSA year, make, and model lookup returned 4 recall campaigns.
Which campaign numbers were found?: 25V826000, 26V059000, 26V225000, 26V421000
Does this verify a specific VIN?: No. This does not verify whether a specific VIN is affected or repaired.
Where should this be verified?: Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or dealer service records before making a repair, purchase, or ownership decision. The source link on this page opens the official year, make, and model lookup used for this page.
When was this checked?: Jul 19, 2026 These NHTSA facts are 17 days old.

What this page cannot confirm

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