POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
2025 RAM 2500
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 60 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 RAM 2500, most frequently naming the electrical, exterior lighting and engine categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 304 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| Jul 2025 | 4 | 7 |
| Aug 2025 | 3 | 10 |
| Sep 2025 | 5 | 15 |
| Oct 2025 | 2 | 17 |
| Nov 2025 | 4 | 21 |
| Jan 2026 | 6 | 27 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 | 32 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 | 39 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 9 | 53 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 | 56 |
| Jul 2026 | 2 | 58 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | 60 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical3640.4%
- Exterior lighting1415.7%
- Engine910.1%
- Powertrain (other)66.7%
- Brakes55.6%
- Driver assistance55.6%
- Airbags44.5%
- Steering33.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
6 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Our 2025 Ram Rebel stalled on a 55-mph curve on a busy freeway. Fearful, I deliberately drifted the vehicle to the right side of the road looking for an emergency lane. The truck regained momentum and I drove it another 10 miles. Coming to a stop, I heard mechanical griding and felt the truck shudder. I drove it home. My husband took the truck, and the same griding and shuddering happened to him twice over a 15-minute period while driving on surface streets less than 20 mph. The truck did not stall on him. -We have been told by the dealership that the transfer case failed. The dealership is working to fix it. -My safety and those riding in my vehicle were put at significant risk due to the stall on the freeway and a transfer case failure. -The problem was confirmed by an official Ram dealer where we purchased the vehicle. -The transfer case failure has been inspected but the reason for the stalling has not been identified. -A warning light "Service 4WD" turned on each time we heard the grinding sound but then turned off. We bought the vehicle new, have owned it 11 months and it has $15,000 miles. All services have been conducted according to the maintenance schedule.
- NHTSA ID
- 11755809
- Incident
- Aug 2, 2026
while driving down the road at 45 mph I lost power steering and was pulled off the road. This happened twice.Took it to the dealer and they found stored DTC , LSOS communication with BCM stored in the steering assist module.
- NHTSA ID
- 11754681
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
- NHTSA ID
- 11752191
- Incident
- Jun 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving after the dealer completed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); a message asking whether the driver wanted to connect a fifth-wheel or a conventional trailer was displayed on the instrument panel, and a yellow triangle light with two wheels underneath a trailer was displayed. The contact stated that the message and warning light were illuminated while no trailer was connected to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and assisted the contact in scheduling a service appointment with the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500.
- NHTSA ID
- 11750570
- Incident
- Jun 15, 2026
- Mileage
- 6,500 mi
Vehicle experiences repeated intermittent engine shutdown while decelerating to a stop (approximately 3-4 mph). condition has occurred 10+ times since purchase ( Feb.2026). Vehicle currently has 5000 miles.Vehicle has been and is currently for the 3rd time at dealership for this safety issue. Dealer has involved STAR engineering. Issue has not been duplicated by shop tech but was captured on video by owner and given to dealership. This creates a safety concern due to unexpected loss of propulsion in traffic conditions
- NHTSA ID
- 11745811
- Incident
- Mar 30, 2026
I have a 2025 ram 2500 diesel, and I use it to tow, as I am a farmer, and have a farm. I pull stock trailers, my tractor, and other trailers associated with my farm. I took my truck in for the trailer tow module recall to be done over 4 months ago, and they said they had to order the part and would call once it came in. It has now been over 4 months, I have called the dealer to follow up, and keep getting the same answer. The part hasn't arrived yet, and they will call me when it comes in. Every time I hook up a trailer it disables my trailer brakes, throws the AEB light on, and I am afraid, that in the instance I have to stop abruptly, that I may crash, and or hurt or even Kill someone due to these issues. I'm at a loss, they are worried about doing the trucks on the lot before they take care of the ones on the road per Jeremy at the Crain Ram dealership in Hot Springs, AR, which I don't feel is right to do. They got my money, now I have to deal with the issue, and potentially worse, until they get their unsold trucks done on the lot. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
- NHTSA ID
- 11745154
- Incident
- Jun 18, 2026
I have been trying to get this recall repair since March of 2026 with no luck. Continued delays from my dealer
- NHTSA ID
- 11741899
- Incident
- Mar 30, 2026
I attempted to use the factory-equipped 110V power outlet located in the bed/rear area of my truck to power a laptop computer. After plugging in the device, I discovered that the outlet was not supplying any electrical power. The vehicle is equipped with a cargo light/power outlet activation button located beneath the steering wheel. Even with the button engaged and activated as intended, the outlet remained inoperative and provided no power output. Due to concerns regarding a possible electrical system defect, I brought the vehicle to the dealership for diagnosis and repair. After inspection, the dealership advised that a wiring-related issue was found and repaired in order to restore functionality to the outlet system. I am concerned that a wiring defect occurred on a brand-new vehicle and believe this reflects poor workmanship and inadequate quality control during manufacturing. In addition to this issue, my truck has experienced several other mechanical and electrical problems within only a few months of ownership. Because this issue involved the vehicle’s electrical system and required dealer repair shortly after purchase, I am requesting that NHTSA document and review this complaint for potential manufacturing or electrical system defects affecting this vehicle platform.
- NHTSA ID
- 11739979
- Incident
- Mar 31, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Front Passenger Display Module Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADLAMP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADLAMP
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
Flash: Electronic Shift Module (ESM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● U1057-00 - High Speed Fd-Can3 Communication Bus Performance. Customers may also comment on the following: ● If the vehicle has a low or drained battery and requires a jump start, once jump started, the vehicle will not shift out of Park. This bulletin involves reprogramming the ESM with the latest available software.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MODULE & MODULE KIT - FUEL PUMP/LEVEL UNIT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN
Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle exhibit/set SYMPTOM: one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P219A - Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance. ● P219B - Bank 2 Air-fuel Ratio Imbalance. ● P032F - Combustion Engine Producing Insufficient Torque. NOTE: This revision has an updated and more effective fix for DTC P219B than the prior version. Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● **Power Take Off (PTO) may cancel during engagement with high PTO loads.** ● Engine speed surging, unstable, hunting, or oscillating while coasting at low vehicle speeds. ● Stationary Idle PTO feature is not activating when the user configuration is selected to require parking brake be set (DD/DP Only). ● PTO not auto-resuming after hard-wired remote start (DD/DP Only). ● Driveline clunk or bump when coasting to a stop in cruise control mode. ● Engine idle undershoot or delayed response with power steering input. In addition, the following software enhancement(s) is available: ● Increase the duration that PTO related messages are displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) (DD/DP Only). This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 52.6 |
| 2025Viewing | 60 | 6 | 0 | 56.6 |
| 2024 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 65.0 |
| 2023 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 59.0 |
| 2022 | 174 | 12 | 0 | 58.4 |
| 2021 | 105 | 8 | 0 | 60.8 |
| 2020 | 162 | 10 | 2 | 61.6 |
| 2019 | 189 | 12 | 2 | 65.2 |
| 2018 | 2,534 | 10 | 4 | 68.2 |
| 2017 | 680 | 12 | 4 | 66.7 |
| 2016 | 256 | 14 | 3 | 63.8 |
| 2015 | 212 | 15 | 4 | 61.0 |
| 2014 | 341 | 16 | 4 | 59.8 |
| 2013 | 178 | 16 | 3 | 61.4 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.