Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over reduced stability and occupant protection

Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over reduced stability and occupant protection

December 30, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 30, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 52,565 pickup trucks that may be unstable or offer insufficient occupant protection in a crash. Both defects increase the risk of an injury.

The following models are affected:  

  • 2025 RAM 2500
  • 2025 RAM 3500
  • 2025 RAM 4500
  • 2025 RAM 5500

Recall summary

The electronic stability control (ESP) system prevents the wheels from locking up or sliding during harsh maneuvers. In a crash, seatbelt pretensioners tighten the seatbelt to hold the passenger’s torso more firmly, while the airbag inflates to provide a soft cushion between surrounding surfaces. 

In the affected pickup trucks, these safety features may stop working due to a software error. 

Recall risks

A vehicle with inactive ESP is less stable on the road, while inoperable seatbelt pretensioners and airbags reduce occupant protection in a crash. 

Warning signs  

ESP, airbag or seatbelt pretensioner failure will trigger corresponding warning lights on the dashboard. 

Other RAM recalls

In December 2025, more than 70,000 RAM pickup trucks were recalled because their instrument panels could have gone blank. 

On a separate note, Stellantis is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over complaints of vehicles that rolled away despite being parked.

The repair

The dealers will update the vehicle’s software, free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between January 15, 2026 and January 16, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 52,500 pickup trucks are affected by this RAM airbag recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls RAMs over blank instrument clusters

Stellantis recalls RAMs over blank instrument clusters 

December 22, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 22, 2025 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 72,509 pickup trucks whose instrument panels may go blank. This leaves the driver without vital information, upping the risk of a crash.

The following models are affected: 

  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 1500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 2500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 3500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 4500
  • 2025 – 2026 RAM 5500

Recall summary

An instrument cluster displays vital information on the vehicle’s speed, gear selection and brake system warnings. In the affected trucks, the instrument cluster may go blank upon startup or while driving due to a software error. 

Recall risks

The absence of crucial driving parameters increases the risk of a crash and injury.

Warning signs 

Before the instrument cluster goes blank, the driver may see the malfunction indicator light (MIL) come on.

Other RAM recalls

In December 2025, nearly 318,000 heavy-duty RAM pickup trucks were recalled over reduced braking performance. 

Separately, the carmaker is currently being investigated by the U.S. government over allegations that its pickup trucks may accidentally shift out of Park and roll away, as reported. 

The repair

The dealers will reprogram or replace the instrument cluster free of charge. 

Notifications to the owners will be mailed between January 8, 2026 and January 23, 2026. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 72,500 pickup trucks are affected by this RAM blank instrument cluster recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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US government investigates Stellantis over rollaway risk

US government investigates Stellantis over rollaway risk 

August 7, 2025 Bojan Popic ,

Washington, D.C. – August 7, 2025 – The U.S. government auto safety regulator is investigating Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) over allegations that their pickup trucks may accidentally shift out of Park and roll away, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.

If this investigation leads to a recall, it could affect an estimated 1.88 million trucks, including the following:

  • 2013 – 2018 RAM 1500
  • 2013 – 2018 RAM 2500
  • 2013 – 2018 RAM 3500
  • 2013 – 2018 RAM 4500
  • 2013 – 2018 RAM 5500

Most of these pickups were recalled in December 2017 or February 2018 over the same issue. 

Investigation summary  

The regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), initiated an investigation on July 3, 2025, following 14 complaints of vehicles that rolled away despite being parked. This has resulted in 12 crashes, in which seven people sustained injuries. 

The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether the repairs performed previously were sufficient, ascertain the root cause of the accidents and identify why the Park gear mechanism that is set to prevent rollaways keeps malfunctioning. 

Risks

An unattended vehicle that shifts out of Park gear may roll away and crash, causing injuries to any occupants inside it or nearby pedestrians or damaging surrounding objects. 

Vehicle “crashed into some trees”

Drivers described harrowing accidents that resulted in the vehicles being totaled or colliding with stationary objects while being turned off and parked. In one, the car was parked on a street when, suddenly, it rolled away and hit a “utility pole nearly braking… in two.”

In another, the car crashed into trees with a child inside who luckily was not injured.

Previous recalls

In December 2017 and February 2018, RAM recalled most of these trucks to inspect the operation of the Park Gear mechanism and replace it if necessary. This procedure was accompanied by a software update to the vehicle’s Body Control Module (BCM).

Is your vehicle part of a recall?

This investigation could lead to a RAM parking brake recall, potentially affecting 1.88 million pickups. To do a RAM recall check and see if your vehicle might be a part of it, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls RAMs over loss of safety aids following government investigation

Stellantis recalls RAMs over loss of safety aids following government investigation

December 27, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – December 27, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 317,630 heavy-duty pickup trucks that may experience reduced braking performance or become less stable.

This recall comes on the heels of a U.S. government investigation and affects the following models:  

  • 2017 – 2018 RAM 2500
  • 2017 – 2018 RAM 3500

The 2017-2018 RAM 3500, 4500 and 5500 cab chassis are also included in this recall.

Recall summary  

The hydraulic control unit (HCU) – which manages the anti-lock brakes (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC) and traction control – may fail, rendering all three systems out of order.

Recall risks

With ESP and traction control out of action, the truck will be less stable and harder to control during harsh braking and maneuvers, upping the risk of a crash and injury. Malfunctioning ABS may reduce braking power, which can prolong stopping distance. All of these failures up the risk of a crash.

Warning signs

The malfunctioning indicator lamp (MIL) will light up to indicate faulty ABS.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of an ongoing investigation conducted by the U.S. government auto safety regulator.

From 2016 until the recall was announced, the manufacturer and the regulator received close to 60,000 complaints about the issue. There have been no accidents or injuries.

Other RAM truck recalls

Stability issues were the cause of multiple recent RAM recalls, the latest of which happened in November 2024 and affected over 33,000 brand-new RAM 1500 pickup trucks. 

In October 2024, close to 273,000 RAMs were recalled because their rearview cameras failed to show an image, as reported. 

The repair

Dealers will replace the HCU free of charge.  

The owners should receive letters with more information between January 9, 2025, and January 17, 2025. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Over 317,000 pickup trucks are affected by this RAM ABS recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over reduced stability

Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over reduced stability  

November 6, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI  – November 6, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, has recalled 33,777 2025 RAM 1500 pickup trucks with faulty electronic stability systems (ESC). 

The defect makes the vehicle less stable, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. This is at least the third stability-related RAM recall this year.

Recall summary  

The ESC monitors the speed of the vehicle’s wheels and – if one of them is spinning faster or slower than the others – applies the brakes or reduces the engine’s output. In the affected pickups, the ESC may stop working because of a faulty bearing.

Recall risks

The defect makes the car harder to control, upping the risk of a crash.

Other RAM recalls

This is at least the third time this year ESC issues resulted in a RAM recall. In June, the automaker recalled over 211,000 RAM 2500 and 3500 cars as well Dodge Durangos due to stability issues caused by a software error. In September, the recall was expanded.

Separately, last month, Stellantis recalled close to 130,000 RAM trucks whose turn signals would fail to self-cancel.

 The repair

Dealers will replace the wheel bearings if needed. The repair will be free of charge. 

Owners should be notified by December 19, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Stellantis reduced stability recall is affecting more over 33,000 pickup trucks. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over faulty turn signals

Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 pickups over faulty turn signals 

October 25, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – October 25, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 129,313 2023-2024 RAM 1500 pickup trucks whose turn signals may not self-cancel. This augments the risk of an accident.

Recall summary  

Due to a manufacturing error,  turn signal indicators in the affected vehicles may stay on even after the turn is completed.

Recall risks

Faulty turn signals can confuse other motorists, upping the risk of a crash.

Other RAM recalls

In September,  more than a million RAM trucks were recalled due to reduced stability, as reported.

A similar recall was done in June 2020 for RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks, also as reported. 

The repair

Dealers will inspect the part responsible for the defect – the steering column control module – and replace it if needed. The repair will be free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail between October 29, 2024, and November 5, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This RAM faulty turn signal recall affects nearly 130,000 pickup trucks. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool. 

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Stellantis recalls 1.2 million RAM pickups over reduced stability

Stellantis recalls 1.2 million RAM pickups over reduced stability 

September 24, 2024 Bojan Popic

Auburn Hills, MI – September 24, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling over 1.2 million pickups because of a software glitch that may reduce their stability, upping the risk of a crash and injury. 

The following models are affected in this round: 

  • 2019 RAM 1500
  • 2021 – 2024 RAM 1500

Recall summary  

The electronic stability control (ESC) system is an extension of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) whose job is to keep the vehicle stable during “sudden maneuvers.” Due to a software error, the ABS disable the the ESC.

This recall appears to be an expansion of another one conducted for the same issue back in June.

Recall risks

The pickup may be more difficult to control during sudden maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. 

Warning signs 

The driver may notice ABS and ESC warning lights on the dashboard. In addition, the adaptive cruise control (ACC) and the forward collision warning (FCW) will not be operable.

Safety tips

While driving with a malfunctioning ESC is possible, you should adjust your speed and steering inputs accordingly.  

Other RAM recalls

Some of the trucks listed here may have also been affected by a recall caused by inoperable rearview cameras, which took place in October 2023. 

In May 2023, over 1,500 RAM 1500 pickups were recalled due to the risk of stalling while driving, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will upgrade the ABS module software with a newer version free of charge.  

Owners should receive notifications by mail between October 3, 2024, and October 10, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 1.2 million pickup trucks are affected by this RAM ABS module recall. To do a RAM recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls Dodge Durango SUVs and RAMs over reduced control

Stellantis recalls Dodge Durango SUVs and RAMs over reduced control 

June 28, 2024 Bojan Popic ,

Auburn Hills, MI – June 28, 2024 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Dodge brand, is recalling 211,581 SUVs and pickup trucks whose drivers’ ability to control the car may be limited. The defect augments the risk of loss of control and a crash.

The following vehicles are affected:   

  • 2022 Dodge Durango
  • 2022 RAM 2500
  • 2022 RAM 3500

Recall summary

The Electronic Stability Control system (ESC) is an extension of the anti-lock brakes (ABS) system whose job is to apply brakes to one or more wheels to keep the vehicle on track in slippery conditions or during sudden maneuvers.

Due to a software error, the ABS module may disable the ESC.

Recall risks

With the ESC out of order, the vehicle will be more difficult to control and stop during critical situations, which ups the chances of a crash and injury. 

Warning signs

The defect could trigger a corresponding warning light on the dashboard.  

Safety tips

While driving with a malfunctioning ESC is possible, you should adjust your speed and steering inputs accordingly.  

Other Stellantis recalls

Some of these RAM trucks may have been affected by rearview camera issues, which led to a recall in October 2023. 

Durango owners should be aware of a Dodge recall from March 2023 caused by rear spoilers that could separate from the vehicle while driving. 

The repair

Dealers will update the ABS control module free of charge. 

The owners should receive notifications on July 26, 2024. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 210,000 SUVs and pickup trucks are affected by this Dodge ESC recall. To do a Dodge recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over rearview camera issue

Stellantis recalls RAM pickups over rearview camera issue 

October 14, 2023 Joseph Estabillo ,

Auburn Hills, MI  – October 14, 2023 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the RAM brand, is recalling 272,911 pickup trucks over rearview cameras that may fail to display an image when backing up. This increases the risk of a crash and injury.

The following vehicles are affected by this recall: 

  • 2022 – 2023 RAM 1500 
  • 2022 – 2024 RAM 2500
  • 2022 – 2023 RAM 3500

Recall summary  

In the affected vehicles, the rearview camera system may be incompatible with the onboard radio software. This may result in no image being displayed on the screen when the vehicle is backing up.  

Recall risks

All risks caused by an inoperable rearview camera are explained in this article about a similar GM recall.

Other Stellantis recalls

In December 2022, Stellantis issued a recall for 5,834 vehicles including Dodge Charger and Dodge Durango over a transmission problem that could lead to the vehicle losing power during use.  

In March 2023, Stellantis recalled 139,019 2021-2023 Dodge Durango SUVs because of detaching rear spoilers, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will fix the issue by upgrading the radio system software free of charge. Stellantis will reimburse owners for repair costs incurred prior to the recall announcement.  

Owners should receive letters with more information on November 17, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 272,000 trucks are affected by this Chrysler rearview camera recall. To do a Chrysler recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 trucks that keep stalling

Stellantis recalls RAM 1500 trucks that keep stalling

May 7, 2023 Joseph Estabillo ,

Auburn Hills, MI – May 7, 2023 – Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), which owns the Chrysler, Dodge and RAM brands, is issuing a recall for 131,700 2021 RAM 1500 trucks that may stall, which ups the risk of a crash. This is at least the fourth RAM 1500 recall in less than a year because of stalling. The latest edition comes on the back of multiple customer complaints and at least one accident.

Recall summary

The powertrain control module (PCM) is a car computer that regulates how much fuel and air should be injected into the engine to ensure its optimum efficiency.

In the affected vehicles, faulty PCM software may result in a mixture that has too much fuel. This can lead to the engine shutting down during use.

The problem has been reported on models equipped with the 5.7L eTorque mild-hybrid powertrain.      

Recall risks

The defect can lead to the car stalling without prior warning, dramatically upping the risk of a crash and a subsequent injury for the occupants of the car and other motorists.

Background of the recall

The recall is the result of “206 customer records, 636 warranty claims, and 53 field reports,” according to the information provided by the manufacturer to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. government auto safety regulator in charge of the recall. In addition, at least one accident was caused by this defect. Luckily, no injuries have been reported.

Other RAM recalls

This is at least the fourth recall in less than a year for RAM 1500 trucks due to stalling.

In June 2022, the RAM 1500 was one of two vehicles recalled over an issue with the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP), which could lead to the engine stalling.        

In November 2022, Stellantis issued a second recall also involving the RAM 1500 over the premature failure of the HPFP.   That recall was expanded in late April, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will update the PCM calibration software free of charge. Stellantis will reimburse owners who paid for their own repairs before the recall was issued.

Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by June 2, 2023.  

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

More than 31,000 vehicles are affected by this RAM PCM software recall. To run a RAM 1500 recall check or check for more Chrysler recalls,  please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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