KnownCarProblems2026 Ram 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ram 3500, most often about the electrical (63% of complaints). It is 13th of 17 3500 model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2026 Ram 3500 problems
Electrical
17 complaints · 63%Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that occasionally while hauling a trailer and driving at various speeds, the factory-integrated trailer brake controller failed to respond as intended. Additionally, while driving during strong winds, the vehicle was pushed off the road onto the shoulder and onto…
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The message that the trailer was not connected was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior lighting, electrical system)…
Brakes
11 complaints · 41%Driver assistance
5 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection.
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 15%Transmission
4 complaints · 15%Backup camera
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: warnings.
Speed control
4 complaints · 15%Engine
3 complaints · 11%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2026 Ram 3500 recalls
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
Risk: 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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: An incorrect warning light can fail to alert the driver to critical safety information, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2026 Ram 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ram 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (17 complaints); brakes (11 complaints); driver assistance (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2026 Ram 3500 have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 9, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2026 a bad year for the Ram 3500?
- It is 13th of 17 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.