NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Ram 2500 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Ram 2500 scores 80 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 6 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Ram 2500, a heavy-duty truck, has generated no owner complaints to date, a notable point for its class. Its overall crash-test performance from NHTSA contributes to a NHTSA Safety Index of 80/100, placing it in the Strong category. This is despite a 3-star rollover rating, which stands as a significant concern for potential owners. Furthermore, the model year has already seen six recall campaigns, indicating areas where the manufacturer is addressing safety issues.
The 2025 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4WD received a 5-star NHTSA side-impact rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, based on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 3 Trucks from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Ram 2500 ranks 2 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 80 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 29.2% |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 2 of 3 Trucks tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Ram 2500?
The 2025 Ram 2500 marks a meaningful step forward from its immediate predecessor. The NHTSA Safety Index climbed from 78/100 in the 2024 model year, which sat in the Average band, to 80/100 this year, crossing into the Strong band. That two-point gain is driven largely by the crash-protection sub-score of 57 out of 70 and an avoidance-tech score of 8.5 out of 10, anchored by standard forward collision warning and standard electronic stability control. The defect-record sub-score of 14 out of 20 reflects the weight of six active recall campaigns, which is a non-trivial count for a truck barely a year into production. The recall portfolio spans four distinct safety systems: powertrain control software, two instrument cluster campaigns, brake lights, and the airbag restraint module. That breadth across electrical, lighting, and restraint systems is the defining safety story of this specific model year. The 5-star side-impact result is genuinely strong for a heavy-duty pickup, while the 3-star rollover rating and 29 percent rollover risk are characteristic of tall, heavy trucks and deserve acknowledgment. The absence of any owner complaints to NHTSA is notable but should be interpreted cautiously given the vehicle's age.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Ram 2500 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 4WD earned a strong 5-star rating for side-impact protection from NHTSA. Its frontal crash protection was rated at 4 stars. The overall NHTSA rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars. Rollover resistance proved to be its weakest area, with a 3-star rating and a 29 percent rollover risk, though the dynamic tip test did not result in a tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20183
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Six recall campaigns cover the 2025 Ram 2500. Components affected include the powertrain control module software, the instrument cluster panel (two separate campaigns), brake lights, and the airbag and restraint control module. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed in the data provided, but the airbag restraint control module recall warrants prompt attention given its safety-system scope.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)26V288000
Risk: Loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 43D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 14, 2026.
Reported 2026-05-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V225000
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Reported 2026-04-09
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS26V059000
Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Reported 2026-02-02
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE25V882000
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner that does not deploy increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is C3C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.
Reported 2025-12-18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V826000
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov be
Reported 2025-12-01
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)25V297000
Risk: An inaccurate gear selection display may mislead the driver as to what gear is actually selected, leading to unexpected vehicle movement and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 36C.
Reported 2025-05-08
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Ram 2500?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints filed against the 2025 Ram 2500 at this time. No top components, no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged. Because this vehicle is only one model year old, the complaint record may grow as owners accumulate mileage and file reports with NHTSA.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Ram 2500?
Any shopper considering a used 2025 Ram 2500 should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase. With six open recall campaigns spanning the airbag module, brake lights, and instrument cluster, confirming that all remedies have been completed at a dealership is the single most important safety step for this specific model year.
- The 2025 model year carries six NHTSA recall campaigns, including one targeting the airbag and restraint control module and two separate instrument cluster campaigns, making VIN-level recall verification essential before or after purchase.
- The Safety Index rose from 78/100 in the 2024 model year to 80/100 this year, moving the 2500 from the Average band into the Strong band, a year-over-year improvement driven by crash-protection and avoidance-tech scoring.
- The rollover rating of 3 out of 5 stars with a 29 percent rollover risk is the weakest single NHTSA result for this model year and reflects the physics of a tall, heavy-duty four-wheel-drive crew cab configuration.
- Zero owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2025 Ram 2500 to date, but this figure is expected to be early-stage given the vehicle's age and should be rechecked periodically as the owner population accumulates miles.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Ram 2500 places
The 2025 Ram 2500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Ram 2500 safety questions
Was the 2025 Ram 2500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Ram 2500, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 80 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Ram 2500 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Ram 2500 earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 29.2%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 2500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Ram 2500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Ram 2500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Ram 2500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Truck (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 1500 | 83/100 | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | 79/100 | 4 of 5 | 3 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20183), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 2500 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 2 of 3 in the Truck class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.