2025 RAM 4500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 RAM 4500
The 2025 RAM 4500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year.
Recalls for the 2025 RAM 4500
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2025 RAM 4500, potentially affecting up to 2,915,361 vehicles.
Recall 25V882000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 52,565 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such,...
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved...
View full details →Recall 25V882000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
| 52,565 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 2500 Pickup, 3500 Pickup, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis trucks. A software error in the occupant restraint controller module may cause the driver's side air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner not to deploy in a crash and disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such,...
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved...
View full details →Recall 25V826000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 72,509 vehicles affected
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...
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...
View full details →Recall 26V059000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 456,287 vehicles affected
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.
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 are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D....
View full details →Recall 26V059000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 456,287 vehicles affected
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.
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 are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D....
View full details →Recall 26V059000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 456,287 vehicles affected
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.
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 are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D....
View full details →Recall 26V059000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 456,287 vehicles affected
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.
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 are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D....
View full details →Recall 26V059000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
| 456,287 vehicles affected
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.
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 are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D....
View full details →Recall 26V059000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
| 456,287 vehicles affected
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.
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 are expected to be mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 RAM 4500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 RAM 4500.
Safety Rating for the 2025 RAM 4500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 RAM 4500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 RAM 4500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2025 RAM 4500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08-017-26 REV.A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Radio Frequency Hub Module (RFHM) Updates Technician may find the vehicle has set at least one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● B1A08-00 - RKE Fob 1 Performance. ● B1A09-00 - RKE Fob 2 Performance. Customers may also comment on one or more of the following: ●...
08-021-26 — SERVICE BRAKES
Flash: Central ADAS Decision Module (CADM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set at least one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● C2203-00 - Current VIN Missing/Mismatch. ● C008E-00 - ECU Internal Performance with Environmental Data Decode Byte: APP_FATAL_ERROR_APP_CONFIGURATION_ERROR_FAULT. Customers...
76C Combo — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Satisfaction Notification 76C – Camera Kit - Dealer Notification
S2610000001 — SEAT BELTS
Seatbelt Slow Retraction.
21-002-26 — POWER TRAIN
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0826-00 - Up/Down Shift Switch. ● P0827-00 - Up/down Shift Switch Circuit Low. ● P085F-00 - Up And Down...
S2508000096 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle Ignition Status Will Change From “RUN” to “OFF” After a Specific Number of Minutes Following The Use of The Wired Remote Start Stop (WRSS)
08-326-25 REV. A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Security Gateway Module (SGW) Software Update Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● SGW module is not responding to diagnostics and showing offline. ● If message for FOTA apprears, then a manual flash is required for SGW update. ● Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U3033 - 00 Control...
08-343-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Updates Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● While driving, resetting the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) gauge causes the IPC to freeze on that screen. The left-side steering wheel controls (used for navigating the IPC) becomes unresponsive while the right-side controls for...
08-326-25 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Security Gateway Module (SGW) Software Update Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● SGW module is not responding to diagnostics and showing offline. ● If message for FOTA apprears, then a manual flash is required for SGW update. ● Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U3033 - 00 Control...
21-039-25 — POWER TRAIN
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P0827-00 Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit Low. ● P0826-00 Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit. ● P085F-00 Up...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 RAM 4500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RAM 4500
- 2020 RAM 4500 — 4 complaints
- 2021 RAM 4500 — 0 complaints
- 2022 RAM 4500 — 3 complaints
- 2023 RAM 4500 — 0 complaints
- 2024 RAM 4500 — 2 complaints
- 2025 RAM 4500 (current)
- 2026 RAM 4500 — 0 complaints
Other RAM Models
- RAM 1500 — 15,786 total complaints
- RAM 2500 — 7,223 total complaints
- RAM 3500 — 3,311 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER — 739 total complaints
- RAM 5500 — 194 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER CITY — 139 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 2500 — 52 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 3500 — 30 total complaints