2016 Ram 1500 airbags problems

Related recalls

• Recall 25V010000Jan 16, 20256,066 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

  Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.

  Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.

• Recall 21V632000Aug 12, 2021212,373 vehicles
  AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

  Chrysler (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 vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

  Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

• Recall 17V302000May 9, 20171,021,279 vehicles
  AIR BAGS · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

  Chrysler (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 driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

  Risk: If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.

What owners say

1. Filed Dec 1, 2025TXAirbagsBrakes

   The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (AIR BAGS), but the failure occurred. The inflator end cap failed in September 2024 and failed again in February 2025. Most recently, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the code was cleared; however, the failure persisted. The dealer retrieved a fault code for "Failure to…

   NHTSA complaint #11702223 · source
2. Filed Nov 21, 2025WAAirbags

   The service airbag system keeps alerting me. Some vehicles have been recalled but my vehicle has not been recalled and I would like that to be taken care of.

   NHTSA complaint #11700715 · source
3. Filed Sep 17, 2025120,000 miTXCrash2 injuredTowedAirbags

   The contact owned a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a right turn onto a main road, a passing vehicle crashed into the front driver's side quarter panel of the contact's vehicle. No property damage was reported, the vehicles came to a stop upon impact, and the air bags did not deploy. The speed of the other vehicle at the time of the crash was unknown. The contact's vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report…

   NHTSA complaint #11687869 · source
4. Filed Sep 6, 2025TNAirbagsSuspension

   Front suspension has completely bottomed out while the back is all the way raised making the truck sit awkwardly and drive extremely unstable and very roughly. You feel every bump on the road and hitting any kind of hole/bump will cause the truck to jerk. I definitely feel less safe driving this truck. Problem was identified by dealership and been an issue since I have owned it for 2+ years. Warning light has been on for most of the time I've had the vehicle included when I…

   NHTSA complaint #11685501 · source
5. Filed Sep 5, 2025OHCrashTowedAirbags

   Driver hit a tree at 55mph, air bags did not deploy, insurance company determined vehicle was total loss, and body shop (Caliber Collision at 3061 US-42 Delaware OH 43015, phone # [phone removed]) questioned why the air bags did not deploy.

   NHTSA complaint #11685356 · source
6. Filed Aug 20, 2025MSAirbagsElectrical SystemSteering

   Transmission won't shift out of second gear,and a code showed up U0402 in order for it to shift gear you have to disconnected the battery cable wait a few minutes then connect the battery back this will reset the computer then it will shift gear, while driving at 45 the truck suddenly stop making it feel like the transmission was about to fall out Now the EPS system while driving the steering wheel lock up, when I took it to dealership it sat in the shop about 45 minutes to…

   NHTSA complaint #11682025 · source
7. Filed Aug 18, 2025LAAirbags

   Dealer wants $7259.20 to repair 2 air bags Is this a recall item? Truck start leaning to one side and is lope sided. We noticed that there are recalls on other 2016 Rams 1500 trucks and now we are having this problem. We would appreciate your help. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint #11681472 · source
8. Filed Apr 3, 2025CAAirbagsEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The Dealer did not complete this Safety Recall, They refused to follow up with the repair description of 73A which is part of this 66A they both have the same NHSTA Number. The vehicle seems to be more difficult to drive after getting it back from the dealer. I also noticed new cosmetic damages, and a missing cover under the fender-well. The vehicle was returned to me with an incomplete recall. "Jun 08,2023 Manufacturer Recall Number66A NHTSA Recall Number23V-411 Recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11652575 · source
9. Filed Aug 15, 2024116,118 miFLCrash1 injuredTowedAirbags

   The contact owned a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, her vehicle was crashed into on the passenger side front by a vehicle that had run a red light. The contact stated that the impact threw her into the driver's side door. The contact stated that she was knocked unconscious. The contact stated that she was transported by ambulance to a hospital and was treated for lacerations on her left ear and left side of her face. The contact stated…

   NHTSA complaint #11608797 · source
10. Filed Jan 13, 2023TXAirbagsBrakesSeats & Seat Belts

    Air bag light stays led ,brake light on seat belt light is on,Sway light is on .was told D.P.S.was told to pass vehicle inspection anyway.

    NHTSA complaint #11501602 · source
11. Filed Sep 5, 2022TNCrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

    I was driving down the highway when my truck suddenly throws its self into park while traveling at 55 mph. My stuck started spinning causing me to bounce off the safety rails on both sides of the highway. My truck took a front end hit to a concrete wall and my airbags did not deploy. Once my truck came to a stop sideways in the middle of the highway it wouldn’t come out of park because it was shut off. I started the truck and placed it in drive and was able to move a few…

    NHTSA complaint #11482883 · source
12. Filed Jul 14, 2022TXCrash2 injuredTowedAirbagsElectrical System

    I was in two separate major accidents and the airbags did not deploy. I got injuries due to this. They have been looked at by shops when repairs were made. No indication before or after of any kind regarding air bags.

    NHTSA complaint #11473933 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology