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At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the powertrain control module may allow vehicle speed to exceed what your tires are rated for, risking loss of control.
What the fix does
This page covers 7 recalls and 10 owner complaints for the 2026 Ram 2500.
Early complaints on the 2026 Ram 2500 cluster around the engine, electrical system, and brakes. On the engine and electrical side, owners report vehicles stalling and losing power while driving, in some cases repeatedly after dealer visits and a software update, with at least one dealer attributing the root cause to the battery. A separate engine-related report describes a DEF gauge dropping to empty without warning during a drive, triggering a dash message threatening a 5 mph speed cap within 200 miles. The brake complaints center on pedal feel: multiple owners describe the pedal as requiring unusually deep travel before the vehicle begins slowing, with one owner noting no warning lights accompanied the soft, hesitant stopping. One dealer told an owner that high pedal travel is normal for this truck, though other owners dispute that characterization based on comparison to their other vehicles.
10
Total Complaints
By System
The 2026 RAM 2500 has 7 recalls, the most serious being a software error in the powertrain control module that can allow the truck to exceed its tires' rated speed, risking a loss of vehicle control.
Two recalls address electronic stability control: a faulty steering column control module can knock out the stability control system, reducing the truck's ability to correct a skid, with the warning light on the dash as the only indication something is wrong. On the trailer side, a defective trailer tow module can cause trailer lights and trailer brakes to stop working, leaving following drivers without brake or turn signal cues and reducing stopping force for the combined rig.
The remaining recalls center on the instrument cluster. A software error can cause the entire instrument panel display to go blank, taking warning lights and gear selection indicators with it. A separate but related issue can also cause the brake system warning light to display incorrectly, either showing a false warning or failing to alert the driver to an actual brake problem.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the powertrain control module may allow vehicle speed to exceed what your tires are rated for, risking loss of control.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will reprogram your powertrain control module software at no cost to correct the speed limitation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may fail, causing the electronic stability control system to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering column control module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A faulty steering column control module can disable the electronic stability control system, causing the ESC warning light to illuminate.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering column control module to restore electronic stability control function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to stop working, affecting visibility of transmission position, brake status, warning lights, stability control, tire pressure, and crash protection information.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer tow module is improperly designed, which may cause trailer lights to fail to turn on and trailer brakes to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause the instrument panel display to go blank, preventing you from seeing critical information about your brakes and transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the instrument panel software or replace the cluster as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel may display a brake system warning light that does not accurately reflect the actual brake system status.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
