NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Ram Promaster Safety Record
The 2026 Ram Promaster has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Ram ProMaster has not undergone federal crash testing, leaving it without a computed Safety Index or star ratings from NHTSA. While direct crash performance data is absent, the vehicle's federal record indicates a Light recall and complaint burden band. Currently, three active recall campaigns are on record, addressing seat belt fasteners, the rear seat assembly, and the radiator cooling system. One unverified owner complaint has also been logged.
The 2026 Ram ProMaster was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three federal recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
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 | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Ram Promaster?
The 2026 Ram ProMaster enters the market with a "Light" recall and complaint burden band, indicating a lower overall volume of federal safety actions compared to its peers. Its record shows three recalls and one unverified owner complaint. Notably, two of these recalls originate from Braun Corporation, addressing specific mobility-conversion equipment: seat belt fastener hardware and rear bench seat leg installation. These are particularly relevant to consumers considering wheelchair-accessible or passenger-conversion models. The third recall, issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC), pertains to a potentially overheating radiator fan electrical circuit and applies across a broader, multi-year range of ProMaster vehicles. No crash-test data for the 2026 ProMaster or any sibling year is available for assessment. The "Light" burden band reflects federal recall and complaint volume exclusively, and does not provide an indication of crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Ram Promaster have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns appear in the federal record for this model year. The first, issued by Braun Corporation, targets seat belt critical fasteners on vehicles equipped with Q'Straint One-Combo Belt part number TX1125. The second, also from Braun, addresses a rear bench seat assembly where only two of four seat legs may have been installed. The third, from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) and spanning 2018 through 2026 ProMaster vehicles, covers a radiator fan electrical circuit that may overheat. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA26V531000
Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.
Reported 2026-08-13
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS26V357000
Risk: Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt, free of charge. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Reported 2026-06-02
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY26V280000
Risk: An incomplete seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install two additional seat legs, free of charge. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Reported 2026-05-01
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY25V720000
Risk: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, Mar
Reported 2025-10-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Ram Promaster?
The federal database contains one owner complaint for the 2026 Ram ProMaster. That single unverified allegation involves the Engine and Engine Cooling system. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded in connection with this complaint. All owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified consumer allegations and have not been independently confirmed.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Ram Promaster?
The 2026 Ram ProMaster is subject to three open recall campaigns. Any prospective buyer should verify that all recall remedies have been performed.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Ram ProMaster, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Two of the three recalls are specific to Braun Corporation mobility conversions, covering a seat belt fastener component and a rear bench seat with potentially missing leg hardware, making them directly relevant to accessible or multi-passenger variants.
- A third recall issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) covers a radiator fan electrical circuit that may overheat and applies across 2018 through 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles, not solely the 2026 model year.
- The single owner complaint on file alleges an Engine and Engine Cooling issue; it is an unverified consumer allegation reported to NHTSA and has not been confirmed as a defect.
FAQ2026 Ram Promaster safety questions
Was the 2026 Ram Promaster 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 4 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Ram Promaster have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Ram Promaster. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Ram Promaster?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Ram Promaster. 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.
Other Promaster years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram Promaster 2026.
- 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.