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2026 Ram 3500 recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ram 3500, filed between August 18, 2025 and April 9, 2026. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | April 9, 2026 | Dealer fix |
| Exterior lighting: brake lights | February 2, 2026 | Dealer fix |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | December 1, 2025 | Dealer fix |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | August 18, 2025 | Dealer fix |
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 26V225000 · Filed April 9, 2026
What is wrong. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
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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."
What could happen. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Campaign 26V059000 · Filed February 2, 2026
What is wrong. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
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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.
What could happen. 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.
The fix. 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 25V826000 · Filed December 1, 2025
What is wrong. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank.
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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."
What could happen. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 25V530000 · Filed August 18, 2025
What is wrong. The instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning light.
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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."
What could happen. An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2026 Ram 3500 may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Ram dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Ram may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Ram customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the 3500
- 2025 (5)
- 2024 (2)
- 2023 (5)
- 2022 (12)
- 2021 (9)
- 2020 (11)
- 2019 (14)
- 2018 (10)
- 2017 (12)
- 2016 (14)
- 2015 (14)
- 2014 (15)
- 2013 (16)
- 2012 (8)
- 2011 (5)
- 2010 (8)
- All years
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2026 Ram 3500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Ram 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2026 Ram 3500. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2026 Ram 3500 free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Ram dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2026 Ram 3500 was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.