2015 RAM 1500 air bags problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2015 RAM 1500 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The side curtain airbag inflator in our 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel spontaneously exploded without any impact, warning, or deployment command. The inflator violently ruptured inside the headliner, ejecting high‑velocity metal fragments and debris throughout the cabin. The blast destroyed the side curtain…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
“Component or system that failed or malfunctioned: The vehicle’s airbag restraint system failed to deploy during a severe single-vehicle crash. This includes the front airbags and any associated crash sensors. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. How safety was put at…”
filed Jan 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or…Campaign 21V632000 · Aug 12, 2021
- Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may…Campaign 17V302000 · May 9, 2017
- Affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not…Campaign 15V534000 · Aug 21, 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% |
| 2014 1500 | 125 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.