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2024 Ram 1500 Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 74 owner complaints for the 2024 Ram 1500.

6Safety recalls
74Owner complaints
7Complaints citing a crash
2Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: seat belts, backover prevention and rearview camera, air bags, steering, and 1 more. Most-reported area: electrical system (28 complaints, 38%). Includes the 1500 Classic, the previous-generation truck Ram sold alongside the current one. NHTSA files recalls and complaints for both under the same name.

6 safety recalls for the 2024 Ram 1500

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Seat belts

Jul 30, 2026

rear/other · anchorage

  • Fails federal standard 210 (seat belt anchorages)
  • NHTSA 26V-495
  • 1,271,294 vehicles

The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: 1500. Ram campaign 67D.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

May 21, 2026

sensing system · camera

  • Fails federal standard 111 (rear visibility)
  • NHTSA 26V-327
  • 16 vehicles

Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

NHTSA listing: 1500. Ram campaign 46D.

Air bags

May 8, 2025
  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 25V-298
  • 71 vehicles

The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: 1500. Components: Air bags; Electrical system: wiring. Ram campaign 08C.

Steering

Oct 1, 2024

steering control module

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 24V-729
  • 129,313 vehicles

The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: 1500. Components: Exterior lighting: turn signal; Steering: steering control module. Ram campaign A1B.

Brakes

Sep 5, 2024

antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · control unit/module

  • Fails federal standard 126 (electronic stability control)
  • NHTSA 24V-653
  • 1,025,432 vehicles

Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles.

NHTSA listing: 1500. Components: Stability control: control module; Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module. Ram campaign 75B.

Air bags

Mar 14, 2024

frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette

  • Fails federal standard 208 (occupant crash protection)
  • NHTSA 24V-199
  • 38,164 vehicles

The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles.

NHTSA listing: 1500. Components: Air bags: frontal, driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering: column. Ram campaign 14B,33B,34B,35B,36B.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ram 1500. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Ram 1500 recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2024 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2019 Ram 1500 drew the most (470).

Owner complaints

2024: 74 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Ram 1500
Model yearComplaints
20161,541
2017878
2018661
20191,477
2020628
2021678
2022612
2023201
202474
2025351
202695

Safety recalls

2024: 6 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Ram 1500
Model yearRecalls
201616
201713
201815
201929
202014
202115
202216
202311
20246
20258
20267

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab TRX PU/CC 4WD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Ram Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Ram Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC RWD
Rollover risk 19.8%

Questions

What are the most common 2024 Ram 1500 problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (28), engine (23), powertrain (14). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

Is the 2024 Ram 1500 safe?

In NHTSA crash tests the 2024 Ram 1500 earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.

How do I check if my Ram 1500 has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ram dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: 1500.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.