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.
