The 2025 RAM 5500 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving a faulty trailer tow module that can cause trailer brake lights and turn signals to go dark and trailer brakes to stop working entirely.
A separate software error in the occupant restraint controller can prevent the driver's airbag and seatbelt pretensioner from deploying in a crash, and can also disable the electronic stability control system, which helps the truck maintain directional control during hard maneuvers or slippery conditions. Three recalls address instrument panel display failures caused by software faults. In each case, the screen can go blank either at startup or while driving, leaving the driver without gear selection indicators, warning lights, and other critical readouts. One of these display recalls only affects trucks equipped with a 3.5-inch instrument panel cluster, while the others apply more broadly across the model range. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the display issue, which is why it appears across multiple filings.
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
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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
A software issue may prevent the instrument panel cluster screen from displaying when you start or drive the vehicle, blocking your view of gear selection, warnings, and warning lights.
What the fix does
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated at a dealership.
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 in the occupant restraint controller module may prevent the driver's side air bag and seat belt pretensioner from deploying during a crash and may disable the electronic stability control system.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software 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.
