Recall 25V882 affects 52,565 2025 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks for restraint controller software. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 52,565 2025 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because an occupant restraint controller software error can keep the driver's air bag or seat belt pretensioner from deploying in a crash and disable electronic stability control. Disabled stability control raises crash risk, and Ram dealers will update the module software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The occupant restraint controller on these 2025 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks is the air bag control module. It watches crash sensors, decides when the driver's side air bag and seat belt pretensioner need to deploy, and also communicates with the electronic stability control system. That stability system helps the truck stay under control when traction changes.
On affected trucks, a software error lets the module enter an offline state while driving. When that happens, the restraint controller is no longer doing its normal job. In a crash, the driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner is at risk of not deploying, and the electronic stability control system is disabled.
There is no warning sign before failure. Once the ORC module is offline, the airbag warning light, ABS light, and seat belt reminder illuminate in the instrument panel.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 truck classes, with the air bag control module tied to both the electronic stability control and air bag system listings.
| 2025 Ram 3500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 3500 | air bag system |
| 2025 Ram 5500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2025 Ram 5500 | air bag system |
| 2025 Ram 4500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2025 Ram 4500 | air bag system |
| 2025 Ram 2500 | Electronic stability control (esc) |
| 2025 Ram 2500 | air bag system |
| Units affected | 52,565 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A disabled electronic stability control system increases the risk of a crash. If the driver's side air bag or seat belt pretensioner does not deploy, injury risk increases in a crash. There is no warning sign before the module goes offline. After that, the airbag warning light, ABS light, and seat belt reminder illuminate. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ram 3500, 5500, 4500, or 2500 truck is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free occupant-restraint-controller software update that addresses disabled ESC and driver air bag or seat belt pretensioner deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 25V882 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is complete, and leave extra following distance.
- Call Ram customer service at 800-853-1403 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician updates the occupant restraint controller module software. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Ram through the dealer. If you already paid out of pocket for this same software repair before the recall notice, Chrysler's general reimbursement plan covers documented, eligible expenses. Bring your repair paperwork and receipts to the service desk, or contact Chrysler customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 19, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 19, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 15, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 15, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V882?
Recall 25V882 covers 52,565 2025 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks with occupant restraint controller software that can stop the driver's air bag or seat belt pretensioner from deploying and disable electronic stability control. Ram dealers will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, or 5500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V882. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the occupant restraint controller software update. Reference recall 25V882 or Ram recall C3C when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Ram's filed remedy says dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V882?
The risk is loss of crash protection and stability control. If the software error occurs, electronic stability control can be disabled, increasing crash risk. The driver's air bag or seat belt pretensioner can also fail to deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk.
When were owners notified about this Ram recall?
Ram mailed owner notification letters on January 15, 2026. VINs became searchable for this recall on December 19, 2025. A mailed notice is helpful, but the VIN check decides whether your exact truck is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V882000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V882 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V882000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Remedy Instructions (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →