2013 RAM 1500 air bags problems
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 RAM 1500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Recently purchased the truck an warning light of low beam headlight out keeps coming on, but light is working fine, also horn and left controls on steering wheel dont work. Found There was a recall 15V459000 dealer said was completed in 2015 so is no longer warranty but the issue is happening now…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
“My truck for several years has intermittently turned off all safety features and steering control, i.e. air bags, traction control, anti lock breaks, and power steering all turn off randomly which in turn disables the cruise control, towing functions, etc. In the past I could turn the truck off…”
filed Jun 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may…Campaign 17V302000 · May 9, 2017
- Affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver…Campaign 15V459000 · Jul 22, 2015
Air Bags problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 1500 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 1500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 1500 | 27 | 4% |
| 2020 1500 | 20 | 3% |
| 2019 1500 | 91 | 6% |
| 2018 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2017 1500 | 53 | 6% |
| 2016 1500 | 47 | 3% |
| 2015 1500 | 61 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.