2015 Ram 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2015 Ram 2500, 5% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“I drove home from work,parked ,took a shower did some honey dues at home then.went out to due some shopping and in like a two hour spand my truck dash melted burned alot of stuff...thank god nobody was driving when it happened!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10724640, filed 2015-06, 2,160 miles“We were involved in a traffic accident on i95. We were hit from the rear and we slammed into the concrete highway divider at approximately 45-50 MPH. The airbags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11090255, filed 2018-04, 60,000 miles“side impact collision and the side airbags did not deploy. i had a broken hand from the impact of hitting the door/window due to the force of the impact. The other drive ran a stop sign and hit me at approximately 45-50 MPH. Uploaded pictures show the damage to my truck, with the majority of the damage being the suspension/axle components. The point of impact on my vehicle was the driver's side front wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11432067, filed 2021-09“I do not know all of these recalls are issued and the dealers always say the have not been furnished the parts to fix them. There 3 active recalls on my Ram right that have been issued last year and early this year”
NHTSA complaint #11118521, filed 2018-08“Airbag light triggered and message center says service airbags system. Horn does not work and all steering wheel controls do not work. Traced to bad clock spring in steering wheel. Will not pass inspection. Self diagnosed. Warning light always on and message center says service airbags on every start up. Possible severe injury during a front end collision..”
NHTSA complaint #11717550, filed 2026-02Related recalls
- 21V632000Aug 12, 2021Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross…Covers: Ram 2500 2015–2016, 1500 2015–2020, 3500 2015–2016
- 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 2500 2013–2016, 1500 2013–2016, 3500 2014–2016
- 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 2500 2013–2015, 1500 2013–2015, 3500 2013–2015
Related service bulletins
- 10217497Nov 9, 2017RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the…
- 10216316Nov 9, 2017RG3 RG4 RJ3 RJ4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 12 | 5% |
| 2015 | 11 | 5% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ram 2500
44 complaintsSteering
43 complaintsEngine
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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