NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Ram 3500 Safety Record
The 2025 Ram 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Ram 3500 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, no federal star ratings or Safety Index score are available for this model year. The federal record does show five active recall campaigns addressing electrical, braking, airbag, and powertrain systems. These, along with 35 unverified owner complaints, place the 2025 Ram 3500 in the Light burden band for recalls and complaints. This constitutes the full extent of the federal data for this specific model year.
The 2025 Ram 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries five recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall-and-complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 35 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Ram 3500?
The 2025 Ram 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its federal safety record to be assessed solely through recall and complaint data. Five recall campaigns address multiple safety critical systems. These include brake lighting, airbag module software, the instrument cluster display, and transmission gear position indication. The vehicle's "Light burden" rating indicates a lower volume of recalls and complaints compared to other vehicles in this guide; however, this classification reflects administrative activity, not crashworthiness. Owner complaints show a concentration in the Electrical System, which aligns with two of the five recall campaigns. No crash-test data from sibling model years is available to provide further context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Ram 3500 have any recalls?
The five recall campaigns for the 2025 Ram 3500 cover: instrument cluster and panel software (two separate campaigns affecting 2025-2026 Ram trucks), brake lights on 2024-2026 Ram and Jeep models, the airbag and restraint control module on 2025 heavy-duty Ram trucks, and automatic transmission gear-position indication tied to a software error in vehicles with a 3.5-inch cluster and column shifter. None of the campaign descriptions in the federal data include a park-outside or do-not-drive directive, but owners should verify current remedy status for their VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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 3500?
The 35 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ram 3500 are unverified consumer allegations reported to NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (23 reports), Service Brakes (15 reports), Power Train (6 reports), Forward Collision Avoidance (6 reports), Unknown or Other (5 reports), and Vehicle Speed Control (4 reports). No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded among these allegations.
35 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Ram 3500?
Buyers considering a used 2025 Ram 3500 should prioritize checking for open recalls. Five recall campaigns have been issued for this model year. Before purchase, a VIN check on nhtsa.gov will confirm if any of these recalls remain outstanding for a specific vehicle; dealers perform these repairs at no charge.
- The 2025 Ram 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, and the absence of a rating should not be interpreted as a safety endorsement or a safety concern.
- Five recall campaigns are on file for this model year, covering brake lights, airbag and restraint control module software, instrument cluster display, and automatic transmission gear-position indication, all issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC).
- Of the 35 unverified owner complaints reported to NHTSA, 23 allege Electrical System problems and 15 allege Service Brake issues, the two largest complaint categories, and both overlap with active recall campaigns.
- No tested sibling years for the Ram 3500 appear in the federal data this guide covers, so shoppers cannot draw on an adjacent model-year crash-test result as a proxy reference.
FAQ2025 Ram 3500 safety questions
Was the 2025 Ram 3500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 5 recalls and 35 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ram 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Ram 3500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Ram 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 35 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Ram 3500. 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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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 3500 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- 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.