2025 Ram 1500 lighting problems

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

59 owners have reported lighting problems with the 2025 Ram 1500, 16% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 7,250 mi.

Lighting complaints
59
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Related recalls
2
Median mileage
7,250 mi

Specific components reported

Lighting covers: Headlights, tail lights, turn signals and interior lighting.

ComponentComplaints
Exterior lighting58
Exterior lighting:brake lights1
Exterior lighting:turn signal1

Lighting complaints across Ram 1500 years

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Lighting complaints by model year. The 2025 is highlighted.

Mileage when the problem appeared

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Complaints that list mileage, grouped by odometer reading.

Related recalls

  • Recall 26V059000Feb 2, 2026456,287 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.

    Risk: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.

  • Recall 24V942000Dec 19, 202453 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk: Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.

What owners say

  1. Filed Sep 29, 2026OHElectrical SystemLighting
    The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The dealer informed the contact that parts were issued by the manufacturer once every two weeks and that there was a waiting list for parts availability. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
    NHTSA complaint #11767807 · source
  2. Filed Sep 26, 2026KSElectrical SystemLightingTransmission & Drivetrain
    Occured around midnight 24/25 Sep, 2026. Started vehicle, after using it previously in the day time with no issues, to a blank instrument cluster. All gauges would not move, light up, or function in any way. Further testing shows that the primary front turn lamps were not operating. Cryise control was inaccessible. Additionally shifting from R, N, and Drive is virtually impossible at times. I have to go to park between each shift and go directly to the position desired…
    NHTSA complaint #11767157 · source
  3. Filed Sep 17, 2026WAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionLighting
    After towing module recall completed, the trailer towing light comes On showing up on the dash board in yellow requesting setup, then fades off. Twice happened. Folding mirror required three depressions of folding mirror button to open. Back up camera fails and shows blue screen, no back up image. 5 times since Ownership. Downshift and up shift hard enough and jerky enough to break traction on icy roads in traffic. Winter is coming and this is a genuine safety concern.…
    NHTSA complaint #11765150 · source
  4. Filed Sep 16, 2026TXLighting
    In certain instances while breaking during the day and night the headlights flash on and off. This has happened several times during the day and twice at night while my family was in the truck.
    NHTSA complaint #11764824 · source
  5. Filed Sep 9, 2026CAElectrical SystemLightingSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was called several times, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The contact had stopped using the functions or components that were under recall. The contact stated…
    NHTSA complaint #11763056 · source
  6. Filed Sep 9, 2026AZLighting
    In February 2026, Stellantis issued an urgent safety recall (03D/26V-059) for trailer lighting and trailer brakes. To date, those parts have been unavailable at local dealerships here in the Phoenix, AZ, area. I have towed a trailer without lights at night because of this issue. If this issue is urgent (which I believe it is), then Stellantis needs to crank out the parts and get them to dealers soonest. Thank you.
    NHTSA complaint #11763050 · source
  7. Filed Sep 1, 202629,053 miIDElectrical SystemLighting
    The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear lights became inoperative. The message "No Trailer Lights" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part…
    NHTSA complaint #11761300 · source
  8. Filed Sep 1, 20264,000 miOHElectrical SystemLightingSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System), 26V225000 (Electrical System), and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation screen display turned black. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal…
    NHTSA complaint #11761225 · source
  9. Filed Aug 21, 20265,800 miUTElectrical SystemLighting
    The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that only one part was shipped to the dealer per week. The contact then stated that while driving at highway speeds and towing a trailer, the message "Service Trailer System" was displayed the instrument panel. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11758606 · source
  10. Filed Aug 20, 20263,000 miFLTowedElectrical SystemLightingSeats & Seat Belts
    The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving and towing a trailer, the brake pedal was depressed, but the trailer brakes failed to engage, causing the vehicle to drift into oncoming traffic. The contact stated that approaching drivers reacted…
    NHTSA complaint #11758307 · source
  11. Filed Aug 18, 2026FLBrakesLighting
    My RAM vehicle has several open safety recalls. For more than six months, I have repeatedly contacted my local authorized RAM dealership (Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram FIAT of Winter Haven, Address: [XXX], Phone: [XXX]) to have these safety recalls completed. The dealership has advised me that the required recall parts are unavailable and therefore they cannot perform the repairs. I also contacted RAM/Mopar customer service directly for assistance in obtaining the recall repairs…
    NHTSA complaint #11757709 · source
  12. Filed Aug 13, 2026LAElectrical SystemLighting
    I've tried to get my local dealer to repair my vehicles recall and no matter how many times I visit, they tell me there is a waiting list with 12 people in front of me and they can only get 1 part per week. So I wait 4 months and again there is 12 people in front of me for repairs. Benoit Motors, Rosepine, LA 70634
    NHTSA complaint #11756777 · source

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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