2025 RAM 2500 electrical system problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 RAM 2500 — 61% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2025 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving after the dealer completed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); a message asking whether the driver wanted to connect a fifth-wheel or a conventional trailer was…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“I have a 2025 ram 2500 diesel, and I use it to tow, as I am a farmer, and have a farm. I pull stock trailers, my tractor, and other trailers associated with my farm. I took my truck in for the trailer tow module recall to be done over 4 months ago, and they said they had to order the part and would…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A software error may cause the instrument panel display to failCampaign 26V225000 · Apr 9, 2026
- A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blankCampaign 25V826000 · Dec 1, 2025
- A software error may cause the gear selection display to be inaccurateCampaign 25V297000 · May 8, 2025
Related service bulletins
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle exhibit/set SYMPTOM: one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)…
18-038-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026Flash: DEF Dosing Control Unit (DCU) Software Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble…
08-285-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2026Air Handling Performance Test (APT) Availability In wiTECH Technicians may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic…
08-272-26 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 9 | 43% |
| 2024 2500 | 11 | 20% |
| 2023 2500 | 9 | 19% |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 35% |
| 2021 2500 | 35 | 33% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 28 | 15% |
| 2018 2500 | 466 | 18% |
| 2017 2500 | 120 | 18% |
| 2016 2500 | 37 | 14% |
| 2015 2500 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 2500 | 41 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 RAM 2500
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.