RAM Recall Check
Keep your RAM running strong and safe with a RAM Recall Check. Easily discover if your truck has any active recalls or safety updates. Just enter your VIN to get accurate, up-to-date recall information in seconds.
What is a RAM Recall?
As a part of the Stellantis family of brands, RAM stands out in the pickup segment for its combination of ruggedness and luxury features. Originally part of Dodge, RAM became a standalone brand in 2009, specializing in heavy-duty trucks, including the RAM 1500 and 2500 series. These vehicles are prized for their power, technology, and comfort, catering to both work and leisure needs.
However, RAM can be subject to recalls. A RAM recall refers to a formal notification from the manufacturer (or NHTSA) to the vehicle owner that their RAM vehicle has a safety-related defect or non-compliance with federal safety standards, for example, a faulty airbag or braking system. A RAM recall ensures that any identified issues are fixed promptly, offering peace of mind to owners.
Why Should You Check the RAM Recall History?
Running a RAM Recall Check is important because recalls are issued when a safety or performance issue is discovered in a particular model or year of vehicle, and they often require repairs or replacements to be made to fix the issue.
Here are some extra reasons why you should check the recall:
Avoid Unsafe RAM
A recall happens when your vehicle has defects or safety issues that could put you at risk. Whether a minor problem or a critical safety hazard, responding promptly to a RAM recall ensures your truck is repaired at no cost, keeping you safe on the road.
Compliance
Being proactive about your RAM’s recall is key for safety and compliance. By addressing any recall issues, you ensure free repairs, avoid potential legal liabilities, protect your truck’s resale value, and prevent insurance problems while keeping you and your passengers safe.
Peace of Mind with Your RAM
Knowing that your RAM has no unresolved recalls gives you peace of mind on the road. By checking for open recalls, you avoid future issues and expensive repairs, ensuring your vehicle stays reliable and safe. Stay proactive and enjoy a smooth, worry-free driving experience.
How to Run RAM Recalls
Discovering your RAM recall report is just a minute away! Follow these easy steps to get the information you need quickly and effortlessly:
Locate Your RAM VIN
You'll need your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Check the driver's side dashboard through the windshield, the driver's side doorjamb, or your vehicle's registration and insurance documents. Our lookup service works on any type of RAM, even vintage/classics!
Fill in the Form
Enter your RAM VIN in the form above to begin your recall check. If you don’t have your VIN, no worries! Just provide your license plate number, and we’ll instantly generate your recall report.
Receive Your RAM Recall Report
Within moments, your personalized RAM recall report will be generated. You can now review any outstanding recalls and take the necessary steps to ensure your vehicle’s safety.
What is on the RAM Recall Check?
With Detailed Vehicle History, a RAM recall check shows detailed information about safety recalls affecting your vehicle. Each record outlines when the recall was announced, which component is impacted, and what action you should take.
Here’s what you will find in the report:
- Date of recalls: Indicates when RAM and NHTSA issued the recall.
- Affected Component: Details the defective component in your RAM, offering insight into what needs fixing.
- Consequences: This section highlights how the defect in your RAM can affect its performance, safety, and overall functionality, detailing the potential risks if the issue isn’t addressed.
- Next step for the affected RAM: Confirm if your RAM is listed under the recall and schedule repairs. With a vehicle history report, you’ll also see past recalls and repair status.
A RAM vehicle history report also includes theft records, lien/loan history, title check, warranty status/ coverage, and more. Review the records below:
Theft Records
Check the RAM’s theft record for peace of mind. We provide information on whether the vehicle was ever stolen, including dates and locations, to help you avoid any legal concerns.
Lien/ loan History
Review RAM’s Lien/Loan History to verify if a bank, lender, or individual still holds a financial stake in the vehicle. Protect yourself by checking for any unpaid loans before buying a RAM.
Title Check
Check if the RAM has a clean, salvage, rebuilt, or flood title. Understanding its legal and insurance history helps you avoid RAM vehicles with problematic titles.
Warranty Status/Coverage
Warranty Status shows if your vehicle is still protected. From powertrain to roadside assistance, know your coverage before costly repairs. Get full details with our history report.
Auction History
See the vehicle participation in auction, details about its sale or non-sale, auction prices, and even 10+ auction photos per listing (If available). Helps you assess the vehicle’s market value.
Vehicle Summary
Explore RAM’s Warranty Status and Coverage information. This section provides details on the default warranty, ensuring you’re fully aware of what’s covered and offering peace of mind during the first few years of RAM ownership.
Common Issues Leading to RAM Recall
RAM vehicles have faced several recalls due to safety and reliability concerns. Common issues include critical safety risks such as ESC system failure, ABS and traction control failure, engine stall, and more. Below are some of the causes behind the RAM recall notices.
Critical Safety Risks
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System Failure
Two recalls hit the RAM 1500, both tied to the same safety risk: the stability system can fail. The first recall affected around 1.2 million trucks of 2019 & 2021–2024 models due to a software bug that can shut the system off. The remedy was a software update to fix a brake computer glitch (filed September 2024).
Later, the recall affected over 33,700 trucks of the 2025 models because they may have damaged wheel hub parts, cutting the system’s signal (announced October 2024).
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control Failure
RAM trucks are facing two major recalls tied to ABS and traction control failures. In June 2024, RAM announced that some 2022 Dodge Durango and RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) under 10,000 pounds. may lose stability control because of a software glitch in the ABS computer.
Then, in November 2024, a second recall hit 2017–2018 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy-duty trucks, where a failing brake hydraulic control unit (HCU) can shut down both ABS and traction control, first off and on, then permanently. Over 317,600 trucks are affected, with letters mailed to owners in January 2025.
Engine Stall
In April 2023, Stellantis recalled approximately 131,700 RAM 1500 trucks with 3.0L diesel engines after faulty software caused sudden stalling. The PCM delivered the wrong fuel-air mix, shutting engines off mid-drive. RAM owners were urged to get the free software update, as stalling recalls remain a major safety concern.
Airbag Defect
The Takata airbag recall continues to pose a deadly threat. In July 2023, a fatal incident involving a 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 underscored how faulty inflators can explode, sending metal shrapnel into the cabin. The NHTSA urges you to check your RAM recall status and get the free repair that could save your life.
Seat Belt Defect
From 2014 to 2024, RAM recalls frequently cited seatbelt pretensioner defects, including short circuits, software glitches, and welding flaws.
In March 2024, RAM issued a recall for more than 27,700 ProMaster vans (2022–2023 models) because of the faulty driver seat belt warning system. The driver-side seat belt buckle has an incorrect magnet in the switch, which can prevent the warning light and audible chime from activating properly.
Additionally, several separate recalls addressed various seat belt-related issues in different RAM truck and van models over the 2017–2021 period, including retractor function and child seat security. A major 2017 recall involved nearly 1 million RAM trucks due to electrical faults that disabled airbags and pretensioners.
Rollaway Risk & Transmission Defect
In July 2025, NHTSA reopened investigations into 2013–2018 RAM 1500 trucks after continued rollaway incidents tied to faulty brake transmission shift interlocks. Despite earlier recalls, RAM transmission problems persisted, leaving over a million trucks under scrutiny. Owners face serious safety risks if vehicles can shift out of park unassisted.
Notable Safety Concerns
Headlight Module Software Defect
In December 2024, Stellantis recalled a small batch of 2025 RAM 1500 pickups because of a headlight software defect (NHTSA 24V-942). Trucks built between September and October 2024 are affected, but the risk is serious; the headlights can suddenly stop working, which not only violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard but also puts drivers at greater risk of a nighttime crash. The fix is that dealers will update the headlamp module software at no cost.
Turn Signal Malfunction
In October 2024, Stellantis recalled more than 129,000 RAM 1500 trucks from the 2023–2024 model years after finding a problem with the turn signal. Previously, in December 2023, the recall of the 2023–2024 heavy-duty RAM trucks over 142,000 units involved the multifunction stalk, causing the turn signals and high beams to interfere.
The defect can cause the turn signal to stop working properly or fail to self-cancel, leaving drivers unable to clearly communicate their moves to others. In some cases, the high beams may activate instead of the turn signal, creating even more confusion for oncoming traffic. This issue doesn’t just break federal safety rules; it raises the risk of crashes.
Other Notable Issues
Incorrect Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Programming
As of September 2025, Stellantis has issued several recalls for 2025–2026 RAM trucks due to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) software defects. The largest involves more than 10,300 RAM 1500 pickups (NHTSA 25V-231 / Recall 30C) built from October 2023 to March 2025, where the cluster may display an incorrect “Inflate to 50 PSI” message, risking dangerous tire overinflation.
Another recall covers about 778 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks (Recall 36C) with gear display errors, built from January to February 2025. And about 2,885 heavy-duty 2026 RAM trucks (NHTSA 25V-530 / Recall 79C) were fitted with the wrong IPC, showing an ISO brake symbol instead of the word “BRAKE”, violating federal rules. Fixes include free software updates or cluster replacements.
Brake Pedal Assembly Collapse
In July 2024, there was a recall for 2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 models. A software glitch in the ABS module could switch off the electronic stability control system. With ESC disabled, RAM drivers face a far greater crash risk, especially on slippery roads. Free software updates were offered.
Tailgate Latch Malfunctions
A massive tailgate recall hit in December 2022 when more than 1.2 million RAM pickups risked tailgates unlatch due to misaligned striker plates. Previous recalls, stretching back to 2015–2018, involved fractured tailgate actuator parts. Together, these tailgate latch failures reveal an alarming history of cargo-security defects across RAM models.
Understanding the RAM Recall Process
The NHTSA begins the recall process by investigating reported issues. If a defect is found, the manufacturer must issue a recall. See the steps of their process below
Report the Problem
Notice a defect in your RAM? Submit a complaint to NHTSA. Each entry is logged and compared across VINs. Multiple similar reports signal a safety defect and may trigger a formal investigation.
Investigation
Once a complaint is submitted, the NHTSA follows a multi-step process to determine whether a recall is necessary.
- Screening: Complaints from vehicle owners are examined for credibility and evidence to decide if further investigation is justified
- Analysis: Defect petitions are reviewed in detail. If denied, the decision and reasoning are publicly posted in the Federal Register.
- Investigate the Issues: When RAM’s safety concerns are confirmed, NHTSA launches a formal investigation, ending in either no defect or a recall.
- Recall Management: NHTSA ensures owners are notified and monitors repair completion rates.
Recalls
A safety recall means the manufacturer must inform owners and correct the problem. Recalls happen when a vehicle or component is unsafe or doesn’t meet regulations. Most are voluntary, and manufacturers are required to repair, replace, refund, or buy back the affected vehicle.
How RAM Vehicle Recalls Are Handled?
When a safety issue occurs in a RAM, three key groups are involved in the recall process: the manufacturer/ automaker, NHTSA, and you, as the vehicle owner. They work together to detect defects, notify drivers, and ensure repairs are completed to keep vehicles safe.
Automaker Role
Stellantis, the parent company of RAM, takes an active role in addressing safety concerns with its vehicles. In response to recent defects, such as the software issue that can disable the electronic stability control system, Stellantis promptly initiated recalls for around 1.5 million RAM trucks.
Their swift action ensures that these vehicles receive the necessary repairs to maintain safety on the road. Stellantis has demonstrated a clear commitment to prioritizing customer safety, providing free repairs for all affected vehicles while keeping owners informed throughout the process.
NHTSA’s Role
The NHTSA continues to oversee RAM recalls. From screening complaints to ordering recalls, NHTSA ensures that Stellantis, as the parent company, complies with federal safety laws. They also track completion rates, ensuring RAM owners receive free repairs promptly. NHTSA’s watchdog role protects drivers from defects that could lead to accidents or injuries
Your Role as the Vehicle Owner
When RAM issues a recall, the owner’s role is vital. You must read the notice, confirm it with your VIN, and schedule a free repair at an authorized dealer. Ignoring a safety recall could put you and others at risk. Check now with our RAM Recall Lookup Tool
Get RAM Window Sticker by VIN
Know your RAM truck inside and out with the window sticker. This vital document reveals specifications, installed options, fuel economy ratings, and the MSRP, giving you complete transparency.
It’s an essential tool to verify that your vehicle matches the seller’s description and contains all the features you’re paying for. Ensure you’re making the right choice by getting your RAM window sticker today.
Why Use Detailed Vehicle History to Check RAM Recall?
A RAM truck is built for power and reliability. But even the toughest vehicles have their vulnerabilities. By entering your RAM VIN or license plate, you’ll unlock detailed recall information along with a full history of theft records, lien/loan history, title check, warranty status/coverage, and more.
Our mission is simple: help you drive with peace of mind by providing the transparency you need to make informed decisions. Check your RAM today for the safety, security, and confidence you deserve!
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FAQ about RAM Recalls Check
Q. How do I check if my RAM has a recall?
For a complete recall check on your RAM, use Detailed Vehicle History by entering your VIN or license plate. We not only show you recalls but also provide valuable insights like theft records, lien/loan history, title check, warranty status/ coverage, and more for better-informed decisions.
Q. Which RAM models are being recalled?
As of September 2025, several RAM models are under recall, including RAM 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500, and ProMaster vans. Issues range from software bugs to safety system malfunctions.
For complete reassurance, perform a RAM recall check with Detailed Vehicle History to see if your truck is affected.
Q. What should I do if my RAM has an open recall?
If your RAM is under recall, the first step is to confirm the details. Use your VIN or license plate to look up recall information in our lookup tools and see if your truck is affected.
Once confirmed, schedule an appointment with your local RAM dealer. All recall repairs are free of charge, whether it’s a software update, part replacement, or inspection.
Q. What are my rights if my RAM vehicle is under recall?
If your RAM has an open recall, you have the legal right to free repairs at any authorized dealer. Stellantis must fix the defect at no cost to you, whether that means a software update, part replacement, or full inspection. You’ll also receive a notification letter explaining the issue and next steps.
Q. Can I sue RAM if my vehicle was not recalled for a known issue?
If your RAM has a defect that has not been recalled, you may still have legal options. Vehicle owners have pursued lemon law claims, class actions, and product liability lawsuits when they suffered damages from known but unaddressed defects.
The success of such cases depends on proving the manufacturer knew (or should have known) about the problem and failed to act. Before considering legal action, check whether your truck now appears in an official recall.
Q. How long do RAM recall repairs usually take?
The time depends on the recall. Software updates (like those for ABS or tire pressure warnings) may take less than an hour, while part replacements (such as airbags, fuel pumps, or instrument clusters) can take a few hours. In rare cases, if parts are in short supply, dealers may need more time to complete repairs.
Q. Can I sell my RAM if it has an open recall?
Yes. You can legally sell a Ram with an open recall, but it’s not recommended until the issue is repaired. Federal law prohibits dealers from selling new vehicles with open recalls.
Still, selling without disclosing a recall can reduce your truck’s value and put the next driver at risk. The safer path is to get the free repair first.
Q. What is the connection between Dodge and RAM?
RAM trucks were once part of Dodge, but since 2010, they’ve been a separate brand. This split allowed RAM to focus solely on powerful, high-performance trucks. Now, RAM offers a full lineup of trucks, while Dodge focuses on performance cars and SUVs. This strategic decision helped both brands thrive in their respective markets.
