Buying a used 2025 RAM 5500? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2025 RAM 5500 has 4 recalls in this group, addressing an airbag and stability flaw, instrument-cluster display failure, trailer-tow module failure and instrument-panel display failure. Display operation appears in two recall titles, so repair documentation should identify which campaigns were completed. NHTSA lists 2 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, with 1 crash and 2 injuries reported. Air bags, service brakes and forward collision avoidance each have 1 complaint-area entry; these entries can overlap.
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.
- Verify completion of the airbag and stability recall by VIN.
- Check display operation and obtain records for both display-related recalls.
- Confirm trailer-tow module recall completion; ask about braking and collision-warning faults.
- 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, 5500 trucks: airbag and stability flaw | AIR Bags | critical |
| Ram 3500, 5500 Instrument Cluster Display Failure | Electrical System | high |
| Jeep And Ram Trailer Tow Module Failure | Exterior Lighting | high |
| Ram Trucks Instrument Panel Display Failure | Electrical System | high |
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 |