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2026 Ram 2500 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2026 Ram 2500 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 29owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 1fire report
- 0injuries reported
The least complained-about Ram 2500 year on file: 29 complaints, against an average of 385 for the other model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2026 Ram 2500?
The components named most often in the 29 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2026 Ram 2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Ram 2500 as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2026 Ram 2500 owners report?
12 of the 29 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Ever since this truck was brand new the brakes have been very soft. You have to really push down far into the pedal to get this vehicle to stop. It is a hazard and itâs been that way since New furthermore, on the forums there are so many people that have the same complaint the dealership is telling all of us that itâs normal. It is definitely a safety hazard. I am a retired California Highway Patrol officer who is very familiar with vehicle dynamics and on these forums, I have found maybe 10% of people on here say their brakes work fine 90% of the people say all of the same things that theseâŠ
275/70 R18 - RAM installs these tires on their 2500 models. The tires are prone to hydroplaning, sidewall issues, and belt separation. These tires are unsafe for the loads in which RAM Heavy Duty trucks are towing/hauling. RAM is choosing to equip these Heavy Duty trucks with unsafe tires even though customers are complaining to RAM. RAM refuses to acknowledge the quality of the tire is not suitable for the purpose of the truck.
Backing truck with trailer, auto park engaged leaving me in on comming traffic almost causing a very bad wreck. No time to reset.
I bought my 2026 RAM in Sept 2025. RAM knew about the recall but didnât announce it until Feb 26. I found that out after I purchased it. The trailer brake module is faulty as you know. I bought it to replace my 2017 RAM that also had an unrepaired recall. I have a camper I would like to use but I am afraid to pull it. I call every week to check availability of parts. So far nothing. The vehicle also had a radio/entertains screen issue, which was fixed, but is having issues again as it doesnât turn of when exiting the vehicle after shutting the truck off. Now I see it has another recall. IâŠ
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Stellantis issued a STAR service order regarding the digital rearview mirror not operating. I bought my truck in April of 2026 and the mirror was inoperable. Ram dealers have had the truck in the shop for over 10 weeks and cannot fix this safety issue. A STAR number and two claims numbers have been assigned. Stellantis Customer Service cannot understand what is being said and no rental car afforded. In essence, they cannot fix this problem. It must be forced for Stellantis to fix this wide spread problem.
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 !!!
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.
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 2500. The contact stated he is experiencing issues with electrical on his trailer when connecting to the vehicle, stated his blinkers or lights are not operating. The contact stated, he had took his vehicle in for NHTSA Campaign Number: (26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), The repair was done. The repair was completed by the dealer. However, the contact stated that the vehicle experienced the exact same failure symptoms as before the recall repair once he connected his trailer. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturerâŠ
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 2500. The contact stated that on three occasions while driving, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. A computer update was previously completed, but the failure recurred. The dealer later informed her the failure was due to the battery. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a Star case and was informed about a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
I was in the middle of a 1 hr long drive and my DEF gauge went from 2/3 full to empty nearly instantly. I received a message on the dash that said my speed would be limited to 5 MPH in 200 miles. Thankfully, I was within easy driving distance to a dealer, so I dropped if off yesterday (still waiting for their assessment of the issue), but what if I was in the middle of nowhere, and couldn't get to a dealer before that 200 mile limit was reached? What if the dealer couldn't see me for weeks/months which is not uncommon these days? These emissions control systems have gotten absolutely out ofâŠ
I own a Ram 2500 (VIN: [XXX] ) that has experienced a persistent and worsening rough idle. The engine shakes violently at idle, RPMs fluctuate unpredictably, and the vehicle feels as if it may stall. This occurs at stoplights, in traffic, and after warm-up. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership multiple times for this issue. Despite repeated visits, diagnostics, and inspections, the problem has not been resolved. I was told the condition is ânormalâ or that a future software update may address it, but the issue continues and is getting worse. In addition to the rough idle, the vehicleâŠ
2026 Ram 2500: questions owners ask
Is the 2026 Ram 2500 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ram 2500; the most common categories were service brakes (14, 48.3%), electrical system (10, 34.5%), engine (4, 13.8%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 mentions a fire.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ram 2500?
Across 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (48.3% of complaints), electrical system (34.5% of complaints), engine (13.8% of complaints), exterior lighting (10.3% of complaints), forward collision avoidance (10.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2026 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Ram 2500. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own 2500
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2026 only; combines NHTSA's entries for RAM 2500 CREW CAB ICE, RAM 2500 MEGA CAB ICE and RAM 2500 REGULAR CAB ICE.