2026 Ram Promaster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Safety recalls (5)
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2026-09-29 · campaign 26V621000 · 265,512 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ram 1500 Promaster, Ram 2500 Promaster, Ram 3500 Promaster, and 2024-2026 Ram 3500 Electric (EV) vehicles. Water may enter the electric power steering wiring harness, which can disable power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring harness and electronic power steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed November 17, 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 92D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will became searchable on NHTSA.gov
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2026-08-13 · campaign 26V531000 · 844,028 vehicles
Defect: 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 requi
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:critical Fasteners 2026-06-02 · campaign 26V357000 · 15 vehicles
Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with Q'Straint's One-Combo Belt, with part number TX11258-BA. The wheelchair seat belts may have incompatible connectors and fail to properly restrain occupants.
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt, free of charge. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Seats:mid/Rear Assembly 2026-05-01 · campaign 26V280000 · 14 vehicles
Defect: Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The rear bench may have only two of four seat legs installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An incomplete seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install two additional seat legs, free of charge. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly 2025-10-23 · campaign 25V720000 · 300,691 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.
Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners
Service bulletins (45)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-15 · 9100937 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent power - pwr distri a/c blowing hot air or not working. a/c relay clutch not operating, dealers are unnecessary replacing pdcs. battery disconnection is required to reset pcm. please follow sol s2624000004.
Structure:body 2026-10-15 · 9100948 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
quad halogen headlamp assy for inoperative park/turn signal bulbs on vf halogen headlamps, if the bulb is burned out or inoperative, replace the bulb with a toshiba (w28/8w / 7444na) bulb exclusively. if the socket is melted, replace both the bulb and socket. do not use aftermarket bulbs.
Steering 2026-09-29 · 114732 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wiring - body left and wiring - chassis
Steering 2026-09-29 · 114731 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wiring - body left and wiring - chassis
Steering 2026-09-29 · 114728 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wiring - jumper
Steering 2026-09-29 · 114727 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wiring - jumper
Showing the 6 most recent of 45 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-22 · Air Bags“repeated warnings on dash that the airbags are inoperable - see dealer followed by center screen warning that the sos systems is inoperable. then the center display shuts down. consequently i have to reset the back up camera system by going into vehicle settings to reactivate it.…”
2026-02-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2026 ram promaster 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v720000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.