2026 RAM 2500 electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2026 RAM 2500 — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2026 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
“Stellantis issued a STAR service order regarding the digital rearview mirror not operating. I bought my truck in April of 2026 and the mirror was inoperable. Ram dealers have had the truck in the shop for over 10 weeks and cannot fix this safety issue. A STAR number and two claims numbers have been…”
filed Jul 28, 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
- Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to…Campaign 26V059000 · Feb 2, 2026
- A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blankCampaign 25V826000 · Dec 1, 2025
- Instrument panel may display an incorrect brake system warning lightCampaign 25V530000 · Aug 18, 2025
Related service bulletins
Flash: Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ●…
08-331-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 11, 2026Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Water Intrusion CUSTOMER Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set the following Diagnostic Trouble Code…
25-004-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026Radio Over The Air Update to U43.17 R1H Software Version (FOTA) Customers may experience one or more of the following:- Navigation Stability - Android Auto & Carplay stability & connectivity- Trailer Tow pages-…
OTHERDOC_176 · Other · issued Sep 8, 2026Airbag Warning Light On or Intermittent. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) May Have The Following DTCs (Active/Stored)
S2623000052 REV. A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2500 | 37 | 61% |
| 2024 2500 | 11 | 19% |
| 2023 2500 | 9 | 19% |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 34% |
| 2021 2500 | 35 | 33% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 2500 | 473 | 18% |
| 2017 2500 | 120 | 17% |
| 2016 2500 | 38 | 15% |
| 2015 2500 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 2500 | 42 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2026 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.