2026 RAM 5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 RAM 5500
The 2026 RAM 5500 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, SERVICE BRAKES. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year.
Recalls for the 2026 RAM 5500
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2026 RAM 5500, potentially affecting up to 2,816,001 vehicles.
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 25V530000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 2,885 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V530000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 2,885 vehicles affected
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."
Consequence: 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.
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 2026 RAM 5500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 RAM 5500.
Safety Rating for the 2026 RAM 5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 RAM 5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 RAM 5500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 RAM 5500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08-020-26 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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...
21-012-26 — POWER TRAIN
Flash: Transmission Control Module (TCM) Updates Customers may also experience one or more of the following: ● Customer is unable to switch the ignition to OFF when in Park gear. ● After shifting into Park, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) will display that the transmission is in Neutral. NOTE: The...
08-323-25 — 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...
OTHERDOC_148 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Global Telematics Box Module Over The Air Update from R5N & R5R1 to R5T TBM2.H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following: - Error display of "Uconnect Box Requires Service/Wifi Unavailable" popups; [ TBM DTC B22A9-96 Internal Performance Failure ]. - Error display of "Uconnect...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 RAM 5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RAM 5500
- 2021 RAM 5500 — 5 complaints
- 2022 RAM 5500 — 32 complaints
- 2023 RAM 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2024 RAM 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2025 RAM 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2026 RAM 5500 (current)
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 PROMASTER CITY — 139 total complaints
- RAM 4500 — 64 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 2500 — 52 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 3500 — 30 total complaints