Buying a used 2025 RAM 5500? Check these 4 recalls first
No critical recalls so far, but the four on file touch safety-relevant systems: a driver airbag that may not deploy, trailer lights and brakes that may fail — worth weighing if you tow — and two separate campaigns for instrument panel or dashboard displays that can suddenly go blank. Only two owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, though between them they report a crash and two injuries, citing air bags, service brakes, and forward collision avoidance.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Start the truck and confirm the instrument panel display comes up and stays on
- Test trailer lights and the trailer brake function with a trailer connected
- Confirm the driver airbag recall was completed and ask about accident history
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 RAM 5500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 3500 and 5500 driver airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Jeep and Ram trailer lights and brakes may fail | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Ram trucks: instrument panel display can suddenly go blank | Electrical System | high |
| Ram pickup and chassis cab dashboard display can go blank | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 1 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |