Recall 26V225 affects 65,348 2025-2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks for instrument-panel software failure. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
Ram is recalling 65,348 2025-2026 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks because a software error can make the instrument panel display fail. If the display does not show critical safety information such as gear selection or warning lights, crash risk increases; Ram dealers will update the software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The instrument panel cluster in the 2025-2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 is the driver display behind the steering wheel. On these trucks and cab chassis vehicles, the 3.5" cluster shows required information such as vehicle speed, gear position, warning lights, brake system status, stability control alerts, tire pressure alerts, and airbag warnings.
In NHTSA campaign 26V225, the problem is software inside that 3.5" cluster. The software can leave the display inoperative when the truck starts or while it is being driven. When the cluster goes dark or stops working, the driver loses information that federal safety standards require the vehicle to display.
There is no warning sign before failure. The display can be working during one drive, then be inoperative at startup or while driving later.
Who's affected?
Covers five Ram truck classes from the 2025 and 2026 model years, all using the same instrument panel.
| 2025 Ram 1500 | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 2500 | instrument panel |
| 2025 Ram 3500 | instrument panel |
| 2025 Ram 4500 | instrument panel |
| 2025 Ram 5500 | instrument panel |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | instrument panel |
| 2026 Ram 2500 | instrument panel |
| 2026 Ram 3500 | instrument panel |
| 2026 Ram 4500 | instrument panel |
| 2026 Ram 5500 | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 65,348 |
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?
If the instrument panel display fails, you can lose critical safety information, including gear selection and warning lights. That missing information makes it harder to confirm the truck's status while driving and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before the display fails. Repair is free at any franchised Ram dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, or 5500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the free instrument panel software update that fixes the display failure.
- Bring the recall notice if Ram has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V225 when you call.
- Drive with extra caution until the repair is complete, and stop in a safe place if the instrument panel display stops showing gear selection or warning lights.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ram technician updates the instrument panel software covered by recall 26V225. The dealer repair is available now, and parts and labor are free under the recall. The update is meant to correct the software error that can make the instrument panel display fail. If you've already paid out of pocket for this instrument panel software repair before the recall notice, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk when you arrive.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 9, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 16, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 16, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| April 16, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V225?
Recall 26V225 covers 65,348 2025-2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 vehicles with instrument panel software that can make the display fail. If the panel does not show gear selection or warning lights, crash risk increases. Ram dealers will update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, or 5500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ram is included in recall 26V225. If it is, contact a franchised Ram dealer to schedule the instrument panel software update. Reference recall number 26V225 or FCA recall 35D when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair safety defects at no cost. Ram dealers will update the instrument panel software free of charge at any franchised Ram dealer.
What is the safety risk with this Ram instrument panel recall?
The safety risk is missing driver information when the instrument panel display fails. Gear selection, warning lights, and other safety information can disappear from view, which increases crash risk under NHTSA campaign 26V225.
When will Ram owners be notified about recall 26V225?
Ram expects to mail owner notification letters on May 28, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to check your VIN or contact a Ram dealer with recall number 26V225 or FCA recall 35D.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V225000 |
|---|---|
| Ram customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V225 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V225000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Remedy Instructions (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 18, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →