2026 RAM 3500

Failed systems: Failed calibration of speed odometer, Tire pressure Monitoring System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Crash Avoidance System. Brakes, Electrical. Vehicle purchased 3/30/26 with multiple repair attempts by dealership including replacing TPMS module, ECM Module, and Trailering Module. 3 episodes of vehicle rolling backwards and breaks not working while on incline with most recent 11/2/26 resulting in catastrophic brake and electrical failure during which the vehicle rolled backwards crashing into tree. 1 episode of vehicle locking up while going down interstate at 70 MPH with loaded trailer attached. This places the driver and passengers at risk for injury and/or death. Per the dealership, they have not been able to reproduce the issues but stated that it is unrepairable. No manufacturer inspection has been completed. Warning lights and warning messages have been present since before first return to dealership on 4/9/26, 6 days after purchase of vehicle, for TPMS issues, inaccurate speed odometer, and incorrect lift kit installation.

NHTSA ID

11775478

Incident

Nov 2, 2026

ONLY 1,800 MI. I continue to experience ongoing issues with this truck, despite having just received it back from the dealership two weeks ago following repairs related to a rear pinon gear. the truck is now back in the service department for concerns involving the front differential. Given the repeated drivetrain issues, I am increasingly concerned about the safety and reliability of this vehicle, particularly the possibility of a catastrophic mechanical failure while traveling at highway speeds that could result in loss of control. These ongoing problems have significantly undermined my confidence in the vehicle's safety and dependability. At this point, I am concerned not only about the continued mechanical problems but also about the potential risks to my safety and the safety of others on the road. I believe these concerns warrant serious attention and a resolution as soon as possible.

NHTSA ID

11773114

Incident

Oct 21, 2026

Trucks ignition system does not work properly; manufacturer has no way to diagnose the problem. possible fire hazard? drive system, was not built to factory standards, dealer advised to not to drive out of fear of blowing up while driving down the road.

NHTSA ID

11766831

Incident

Aug 27, 2026

Brand new 2026 Ram 3500 Limited Truck. Front parking sensors goes off when something is 15-25 feet away. Very frustrating as I have to turn off the front parking sensors. Had the same issue on my 2025 Ram 2500. Also, the tailgate is misaligned from the factory. Currently my truck is at the dealership, and they don't know how to realign the tailgate. No fixed. Again very frustrating on a brand-new truck from Ram.

NHTSA ID

11764706

Incident

Aug 15, 2026

On multiple occasions the U-Connect system in the listed 2026 RAM 3500 has gone completely black and was inoperable until a reset was performed. The trailer brake gain control and exhaust brake are accessed and controlled via the touch screen U-Connect system. This failure poses a significant safety issue when the screen goes black and the controls cannot be accessed when pulling a trailer. This can lead to failure to slow/stop the vehicle while in motion, tire failure on the trailer etc. The only method to regain access to the brake controls is to perform a reset of the U-Connect system which can take 2-3 minutes to complete. Stelantis is and has been aware of this issue for some time and has no resolution at this time.

NHTSA ID

11759518

Incident

Jul 1, 2026

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); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 11,000.

NHTSA ID

11758321

Incident

Feb 2, 2026

Mileage

11,000 mi

2026 Ram 3500 with <2700 miles. The trailer brakes are not applied appropriately when using the brake pedal, even though it will brake appropriately (with 1 of 3 trailers) while squeezing the manual override. This includes all brake levels (1-10 gain). When the trailer is disconnected, the truck will brake and show the appropriate level of pressure on the dash, though when the trailers are connected, one might press their foot 50% of the way down on the pedal while only 5% of the pressure is displayed on the dash and applied to the trailer brakes. This has nearly caused 3 separate accidents while towing (16,600 pounds total) when people merged and braked hard in traffic. Ram dealership initially refused to investigate until persisting and becoming very angry. At that point, the issue was confirmed. Brake module parts are pending replacement at this time. Their current "test methods" don't include an actual trailer and are insufficient to diagnose and identify the issue. There is no doubt that this will kill someone at some point. There was eventually a service trailer brake system message that popped up, though this wasn't persistent and went away automatically, not stored permanently, when the trailer disconnected. This message appeared previously approx 3 times, though there was no trailer connected to the truck at the time. Proximity sensors in the front and rear are also faulty, delaying notification of item in proximity, not displaying at all, or randomly being accurate. It also detects traffic that is a significant distance away. The same Ram dealership repeated the issue and called this "normal or expected behavior". It is, most definitely, not, and may present a danger to small children walking around the vehicle, pets, or potentially property due to the lack of notification of objects present.

NHTSA ID

11758110

Incident

Aug 19, 2026

Started with only 320 miles just days after purchasing this new 2026 RAM 3500 on XXX. I have taken the truck to three differ RAM dealerships as this issue continues to occur. [XXX]; [XXX]; and [XXX] Westside all had attempted to fix the issue. I had to return the truck a number of times to [XXX] and [XXX] for the same reasons. The following warmings messages are displayed: FCW/Cruise Control Unavailable Service Required - occurs when using cruise control, Service Electronic Stability Control, Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) Unavailable Service Required, Park Sense Temporarily Unavailable, Service Antilock Brake System, 4WD System Temporarily Unavailable, and Service engine light comes on. Two RAM dealers are saying the issue is the speed sensor, which has been replaced over three times. The RAM dealership had to open an engineer ticket with the manufacture, but the issue is not fixed. The Jacksonville service manger told me I can keep bringing the truck in, but until a different manufacture makes a new speed sensor, the truck will continue to have the same issue. I use the RAM 3500 to pull my RV. Brake system failure put myself and family and others safety at risk while on the road, therefore, I do not drive the truck in fear the brake system will fail and I won't be able to stop 20,000 pounds of truck and RV. The truck is available for inspection, but I am currently in the process of returning the truck under Flordia's Lemon Law. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11754877

Incident

Oct 28, 2025

If this part is being replaced due to a P20DB or P20DE pending/active fault code, open a STAR Case.

The Customer May Find The Following Symptoms: Left/Right Front/Rear Button(s) Stuck Down. Front/Rear Utility Light Button(s) Stuck Down. Lock/Unlock Button Stuck. Buttons On One Side Feel Loose, With No Rebound.

Clamp/Gasket Kit During the investigation of DEF Doser leakage concerns, a challenge has been identified with returned warranty parts. The replaced clamp kit (PN 68730730AA) contains both a clamp and a gasket; however, in many returned part cases, only the clamp is being returned while the gasket is missing. The gasket is a critical component required for engineering analysis and root cause investigation of the leakage condition. The absence of the gasket limits the ability to determine failure modes, validate suspected causes, and support timely corrective actions. Dealerships when replacing and returning Clamp Kit PN 68730730AA, both the clamp and gasket must be returned together as part of the warranty return process to support ongoing product investigations and quality improvements.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Red XX Displayed and/or Warning Indicator Illuminated Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● C1501-31 - Tire Pressure Sensor 1-No Signal. ● C1502-31 - Tire Pressure Sensor 2-No Signal. ● C1503-31 - Tire Pressure Sensor 3-No Signal. ● C1504-31 - Tire Pressure Sensor 4-No Signal. ● C1505-31 - Tire Pressure Sensor 5-No Signal. ● C1506-31 - Tire Pressure Sensor 6-No Signal. Customers may also comment on the following: ● TPMS displaying red "XX" for one or more sensors and/or the tire pressure warning light is on in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). This bulletin involves scanning the TPMS sensors and replacing TPM sensor(s) found in the provided table.

Flash: Trailer Tow Module (TTM) Update Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● 'Check Trailer Turn Lamp' message is displayed in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) with no trailer connected. This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the TTM with the latest software.

EVIC Message "service DEF system see dealer" and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)s P218F, P202E, P2D1F, P2EAE