2026 Ram 1500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2026 Ram 1500, 3% of the 103 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Service Airbag System warning came on 1500 miles in while on vacation. Pregnant wife and 2 year old in the truck. Took the truck to the dealer and the Occupant Classification Control Module was shorted out. Vehicle has been in the shop for 12 days and counting.”
NHTSA complaint #11749480, filed 2026-07“side air bag is at body shop waiting on estimate. side impact wife driving 30 mph hit in left side started at A post ripped through drivers door crushed outer and inside rocker panels. has dent into cab area. Wife was taken to hospital in a neck brace with large Hematoma above left eye from head bouncing off side window. Vechicle has not been inspectied by anybody other than body shop. Truck is new 3000 miles with no warning lamps on. The truck was pushed over 1 lane do to impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11763123, filed 2026-09“Windshield wipers turned on by themselves and will not turn off, odometer is flashing, service airbag message on dash and airbag warning light flashing on dash and blinkers do not work. Stellantis cannot fix the problem and refuse to take truck back. Truck only has 3100 miles on it. Truck has been at Charlevoix Auto Ram Dealership Service since June 1, 2026. Multiple cases have been opened with auto manufacturer by dealership and us, the owner. Auto manufacturer will not buy back vehicle and put us new vehicle. We hadn't had vehicle for 3 months when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11756039, filed 2026-08Related recalls
- 26V622000Sep 29, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly…Covers: Ram 1500 2026
Related service bulletins
- 11036770Aug 31, 2026MODULE Air Bag Control CAUTION: If ORC contains active or stored B2207 DTC AND the vehicle contains a Pulse module (or other 3rd party non-approved devices, see below for more…
- 11035995Jul 30, 2026MODULE Air Bag Control Please ensure vehicle voltage is within specified limits. Most faults will store after an ignition cycle if the vehicle voltage is within specified limits…
- 11033294May 26, 2026AIR BAG - DRIVER
- 11033293May 26, 2026AIR BAG - DRIVER
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 2026 Ram 1500
50 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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