2026 Ram 3500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Electrical System (3)
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Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2026-04-09 · campaign 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
Defect: 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 Eq
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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2026-02-02 · campaign 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2025-12-01 · campaign 25V826000 · 72,509 vehicles
Defect: 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, sta
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes 2025-08-18 · campaign 25V530000 · 2,885 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (246)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2026-10-21 · 08-377-26 REV. B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) red xx displayed and/or warning indicator illuminated customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● c1501-31 - tire pressure se
Electrical System 2026-10-20 · 08-385-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
flash: trailer tow module (ttm) update customers may experience the following: symptom: ● 'check trailer turn lamp' message is displayed in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) with no trailer connected. this bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the ttm with the latest software.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-10-19 · S2625000006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
evic message "service def system see dealer" and malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated. diagnostic trouble codes (dtc)s p218f, p202e, p2d1f, p2eae
Wheels 2026-10-17 · 08-377-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) red xx displayed and/or warning indicator illuminated customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● c1501-31 - tire pressure se
Electrical System 2026-10-16 · S2608000039 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trailer reverse steering control radio soft button blinks even without a user-initiated calibration
Wheels 2026-10-15 · 08-377-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) red xx displayed and/or warning indicator illuminated customers must experience a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination and the vehicle must symptom: exhibit/set one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ● c1501-31 - tire pressure se
Showing the 6 most recent of 246 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Unknown Or Other“only 1,800 mi. i continue to experience ongoing issues with this truck, despite having just received it back from the dealership two weeks ago following repairs related to a rear pinon gear. the truck is now back in the service department for concerns involving the front differential. given the repeated drivetrain issues, i am increasingly concern…”
2026-09-24 · Unknown Or Other“ trucks ignition system does not work properly; manufacturer has no way to diagnose the problem. possible fire hazard? drive system, was not built to factory standards, dealer advised to not to drive out of fear of blowing up while driving down the road.…”
2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other“brand new 2026 ram 3500 limited truck. front parking sensors goes off when something is 15-25 feet away. very frustrating as i have to turn off the front parking sensors. had the same issue on my 2025 ram 2500. also, the tailgate is misaligned from the factory. currently my truck is at the dealership, and they don't know how to realign the tai…”
2026-08-25 · Service Brakes“on multiple occasions the u-connect system in the listed 2026 ram 3500 has gone completely black and was inoperable until a reset was performed. the trailer brake gain control and exhaust brake are accessed and controlled via the touch screen u-connect system. this failure poses a significant safety issue when the screen goes black and the contro…”
2026-08-20 · Exterior Lighting · 11,000 mi“the contact owns a 2026 ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the message that the trailer was not connected was displayed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior lighting, electrical system); however, the part to do the reca…”
2026-08-19 · Service Brakes“2026 ram 3500 with <2700 miles. the trailer brakes are not applied appropriately when using the brake pedal, even though it will brake appropriately (with 1 of 3 trailers) while squeezing the manual override. this includes all brake levels (1-10 gain). when the trailer is disconnected, the truck will brake and show the appropriate level of pressure…”
2026-08-05 · Power Train“started with only 320 miles just days after purchasing this new 2026 ram 3500 on xxx. i have taken the truck to three differ ram dealerships as this issue continues to occur. [xxx]; [xxx]; and [xxx] westside all had attempted to fix the issue. i had to return the truck a number of times to [xxx] and [xxx] for the same reasons. the following warmin…”
2026-08-04 · Power Train“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? rear axle failure - dealership has the truck currently how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - it was not has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - yes has the vehicle or component bee…”
2026-06-21 · Service Brakes“just driving down the road and abs service, traction control service, 4wd service, automatic emergency brake disabled front and rear sensor service lights come on then go off and come back on later with a check engine light vehicle has less than. 500 miles…”
2026-06-17 · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control · 1,000 mi“the contact owns a 2026 ram 3500. the contact stated that occasionally while hauling a trailer and driving at various speeds, the factory-integrated trailer brake controller failed to respond as intended. additionally, while driving during strong winds, the vehicle was pushed off the road onto the shoulder and onto the grass. no warning light was i…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.