2013 Ram 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 94about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 94 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Ram 1500, 7% of the 1,281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 21 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Been experiencing a 'service airbag system' across my info screen along with an annoying tone. It happens when the vehicle is running, parked, as well as all forward and reverse gears. Today was the first opportunity I had to get the truck into the dealership to diagnose the issue. Found that the airbag in the drivers side seat has a faulty circuit. I believe that this is a major safety issue & should be repaired by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #11413572, filed 2021-04, 75,000 miles“I have a warning light lit up for the air bags and the message on the saved messages says service air bags. The air bags have never deployed for any reason. The warning light came on when I started the truck for the first time it wasn't moving when the light first came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11319586, filed 2020-03, 108,000 miles“I purchased this truck and had issues and would like to be in the takata recall list. Brought in to dealership 2 weeks after purchase and was told I have to pay for repairs they do not cover these areas very upset. Please help me... Thank you it happens when I start my vehicle and when moving...”
NHTSA complaint #11098322, filed 2018-05, 90,000 miles“As of yet, there has not been an accident happen. However, I just finished a 15 mile drive and my airbag light and the message service airbag system has come on and off 6 times at random. In doing my own research, if the clockspring in the wheel which connects the airbag loses connection it will cause that fault possibly leading to an airbag failure to deploy in the event of an accident. This happened both while moving and also while stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11173458, filed 2019-02, 114,425 miles“Accelerating from stop light and at 35 MPH a loud explosion was heard from the passenger dash area. I thought I saw some powdery dust afterward. Took the truck to the dealership and explained what happened. They did a drb computer test and road test. Nothing found. Also there were no dash warning lights. When it happened my first thought was the air bag charge went off, but why didn't the bag come out.”
NHTSA complaint #10586941, filed 2014-04, 5,200 milesRelated recalls
- 17V302000May 9, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as…Covers: Ram 1500 2013–2016, 2500 2013–2016, 3500 2014–2016
- 15V459000Jul 22, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014…Covers: Ram 1500 2013–2014, 2500 2013–2014, 3500 2013–2014 +7 more
- 15V460000Jul 22, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the…Covers: Ram 1500 2013–2015, 2500 2013–2015, 3500 2013–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10221685Jul 22, 2020Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of…
- 10121758Sep 17, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification T61 Reprogram Occupant Restraint Controller The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) on about 10,000 of the above vehicles which was…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3% |
| 2025 | 6 | 2% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 3% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 27 | 4% |
| 2020 | 21 | 3% |
| 2019 | 93 | 6% |
| 2018 | 19 | 3% |
| 2017 | 53 | 6% |
| 2016 | 49 | 3% |
| 2015 | 61 | 4% |
| 2014 | 125 | 7% |
| 2013 | 94 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 1500
642 complaintsElectrical system
227 complaintsEngine
123 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsBrakes
79 complaintsOther or unknown
51 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsSuspension
44 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsExterior lighting
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology