Fifth generation (DT Heavy Duty) · first-year watch
2026 Ram 2500, day 339
- 25complaints since Oct 28, 2025
- 7recalls
- 0involved a crash
- 1,486median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
Changed since August
- 2 new complaints in September, about collision avoidance and equipment.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 34th most complaints of the 79 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Brakes13
- Electrical11
- Collision avoidance4
- Engine4
- Exterior Lighting3
- Transmission and drivetrain2
- Windshield and wipers1
- Backup camera1
Problems so far
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 13 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 5 reports
Recent reports
“brakes are soft and half way down.they always need to be pumped before stopping.if you set at a red light they will slowly go to the floor. this is a 3/4 ton truck for towing.has been back to dealership.they say normal.suggested maybe ram will do a soft wear change.tested a new one on the lot and just as bad.they need to stop especially if towing.”
Filed Jun 22, 2026
“Brakes and lights on trailer donât work.Truck thinks it has a trailer connected to it all the time ,even when no trailer is not attached. Not sure I can trust this vehicle. Itâs been looked at by dealer, they say part is back order no date for it to be fixed. IS THIS SAFE !!!”
Filed Jun 8, 2026
“The backup camera does not work properly as delivered from the dealership. The problem is intermittent, hard to reproduce reliably and is occurring on a brand new unit. The vehicle is very large with huge blind spots and poses a risk to others when reversing.”
Filed Jun 4, 2026
“Truck has 170 miles and it suddenly slammed on the breaks on the highway stating that the EBS failed. A loud humming sound came from the transmission and now the truck is saying service transmission and service brakes. The truck will need to be towed to a dealer to review as it is not drivable at this time .”
Filed May 23, 2026
At a glance
- Next to the 2024
- The 2026 is too new for a fair per-year comparison. It has 25 complaints so far; the 2024, on sale longer, has 59.
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: brake wear, named in 13 of the 25 complaints (52%). Too few of the brake wear reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- None of the 25 complaints reports a crash, a fire or an injury.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- 7 recalls are on file, but no problem here has enough reports to set against them.
- When owners filed
- Every complaint so far came in during 2025. So far in 2026, 23 more have come in.
Service bulletins for the 2026 Ram 2500
Ram filed 217 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2026 Ram 2500. 13 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 13 complaints
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C0050-00-Brake System Hydraulic Leak Set After Recent Repair.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 12 bulletins · 5 complaints
Navigation Won't Load On Home/Split Screen Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Factory navigation won't load on the Home/Split screen Fig. 1.
Customer Experience: Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) gauge on the cluster is erratic or has fluctuations. Gauge is displaying a level not representative of what is in the tank.
10 more on this problem
Radio Message "Power Surge On USB Detected" Customers may comment on the following: ● The radio displays the message: “Power surge on USB hub detected” Fig. 1. NOTE: After the message appears, no USB devices function in the hub (no charging, no data).
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Flicker Turn By Turn The customer may experience flickering on their Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when the turn-by-turn feature is enabled. This issue occurs when using Google Maps for Navigation via CarPlay
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.
Traffic Sign Assist Unavailable – Service Required The customer may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● “Traffic Sign Assist Unavailable – Service Required” message and icon displays on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
R1H Radio USB Update to U40.20 Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Incorrect phone listed on passenger display. ● Navigation widget black/stuck at loading. ● Apple carplay icon not present during carplay session.
Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
Uconnect Box Requires Service, Please Visit an Authorized Dealer Message on Display Message With DTCs B1498-13, B1498-19 or B1570-93
If the DTC B1E21-96: Backup Battery-Component Internal Failure is active and customer states Popup message will show at the radio: "Battery of Uconnect Box requires service. SOS call and related functions may be unavailable.
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;
Radio Over The Air Update from U39.E to U40.C R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following: - Navigation non-functional, not updating current position.
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Ram 2500 Pick up trucks. A software error in the powertrain control module may improperly allow the vehicle speed to exceed the tire speed rating, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 2500 Pickup trucks. The trucks may be equipped with steering column control modules that can cause a loss of electronic stability control. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 36D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 23, 2026.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
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 numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk and remedy
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 recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
All 7 recalls on the 2026 Ram 2500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Blue bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2026 Ram 2500?
Brake wear, with 13 of the 25 complaints.
At what mileage do 2026 Ram 2500 problems start?
Of the 5 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 1,000 miles and half by about 1,000.
How many 2026 Ram 2500 complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
None of the 25 complaints reports one.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2026 Ram 2500?
No recall on file for the 2026 Ram 2500 is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.