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NHTSA records · 2023–2026

Ram 1500 Insurance in California

NHTSA rated two versions of the 2026 Ram 1500: 4 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 1500 list 21 recall campaigns and 697 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.

Overall rating, 2026
4 stars
Recall campaigns
21
Owner complaints
697

NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.

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Ram 1500 crash-test stars

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version. 8 more versions have no overall rating and are not shown.

NHTSA star ratings out of 5 for the 2023–2026 Ram 1500
YearVersionOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2026Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD445419.8%
2026Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD445419.8%
2025Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD445419.8%
2025Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD445419.8%
2024Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD545419.8%
2024Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD545419.8%
2024Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD445419.8%
2024Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC RWD445419.8%
20231500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD545419.8%
20231500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD545419.8%
20231500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD445419.8%
20231500 Quad Cab PU/EC RWD445419.8%

Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.

1500 recall campaigns, 2023–2026

21 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 11, 2024: 6, 2025: 8, 2026: 7.

  • Back over prevention ×5
  • Exterior lighting ×3
  • Air bags ×2
  • Electrical system ×2
  • Steering ×2
  • Fuel system, diesel ×1
Most recent recall campaigns
CampaignReport receivedComponentModel years
26V560000September 1, 2026Back over prevention › software2025, 2026
26V531000August 13, 2026Back over prevention › sensing system › camera2026
26V495000July 30, 2026Seat belts › rear/other › anchorage2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
26V421000July 1, 2026Exterior lighting › headlights2026
26V327000May 21, 2026Back over prevention › sensing system › camera2024
26V225000April 9, 2026Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel2025, 2026
26V059000February 2, 2026Exterior lighting › brake lights2025, 2026
25V826000December 1, 2025Electrical system › instrument cluster/panel2025, 2026
25V298000May 8, 2025Air bags2023, 2024
25V231000April 10, 2025Tires › pressure monitoring and regulating systems2025
24V942000December 19, 2024Exterior lighting › headlights2025
24V794000October 24, 2024Wheels › hub2025
24V754000October 10, 2024Visibility › rearview mirrors/devices2023
24V729000October 1, 2024Steering › steering control module2023, 2024
24V653000September 5, 2024Service brakes, hydraulic › antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › control unit/module2023, 2024

Newest 15 of 21 shown.

By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own 1500. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.

NHTSA recall records: 1500 2026 · 1500 2025 · 1500 2024 · 1500 2023

1500 owner complaints to NHTSA

697 complaints about 2023–2026 models.

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsOwner marked crashOwner marked fire
20269031
202533893
20247052
2023199101

Most-named components (besides “unknown”)

  1. Electrical system314
  2. Engine142
  3. Power train94
  4. Service brakes91
  5. Exterior lighting80
  6. Forward collision avoidance79
  7. Steering46
  8. Fuel/propulsion system41

NHTSA complaint records: Ram 1500 Crew Cab ICE 2026 · Ram 1500 Crew Cab RHO ICE 2026 · Ram 1500 Quad Cab ICE 2026 · Ram 1500 Crew Cab 2025 · Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2025 · Ram 1500 Crew Cab RHO 2025 · Ram 1500 Crew Cab 2024 · Ram 1500 Crew Cab TRX 2024 · Ram 1500 Quad Cab 2024 · 1500 Crew Cab 2023 · 1500 Crew Cab TRX 2023 · 1500 Quad Cab 2023

Coverage on a 1500

  • Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
  • Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
  • Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.

California Department of Insurance — Automobile Insurance Terms

Ram 1500 questions

What safety rating did NHTSA give the 2026 Ram 1500?
In NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings, the Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD earned 4 stars overall (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4) and the Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD earned 4 stars overall (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
How many recalls has NHTSA listed for the Ram 1500?
As of September 16, 2026, NHTSA lists 21 recall campaigns covering the 2023–2026 1500 (by model year — 2023: 11, 2024: 6, 2025: 8, 2026: 7). The system named most often is back over prevention (5 campaigns).
What do Ram 1500 owners report to NHTSA most?
Owners had filed 697 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023–2026 1500 as of September 16, 2026. Setting aside "unknown or other", the components named most often were electrical system (314), engine (142) and power train (94). The 2025 model year had the most (338).
How many Ram 1500 complaints to NHTSA reported a crash or a fire?
Complaints where the owner marked a crash, by model year — 2023: 10, 2024: 5, 2025: 9, 2026: 3. Where the owner marked a fire — 2023: 1, 2024: 2, 2025: 3, 2026: 1. Each complaint is the owner's own account.

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