Ram 1500 Recall: Instrument Panel Software Fix
Ram is recalling select 2025-2026 trucks for an instrument panel software issue, according to NHTSA recall data. The recall matters because critical driver information can affect daily use, towing, work-truck operation and used-truck shopping confidence.
NHTSA campaign 26V225000 covers certain Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The agency says a software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
Cars.com reported that more than 65,000 Ram trucks are included in the recall. The report said affected displays may fail to show information such as speedometer, gear selection and warning lights.
The listed remedy is a dealer software update, free of charge. NHTSA data says owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 28, 2026, and the FCA recall number is 35D.
Owners should check the VIN instead of assuming inclusion based on model year alone. The Ram 1500 recall data also shows other campaigns for related instrument panel and trailer-tow module issues on some 2026 trucks, so a VIN lookup is the cleanest way to understand the specific vehicle.
For used truck shoppers, an open recall is not automatically a reason to walk away. It is a reason to ask better questions: Is the VIN included, has the repair been completed, are there warning lights or display issues, and is there service documentation?
That review is especially important for buyers who tow, commute long distances or use a pickup for work. Instrument-panel information supports speed, warnings, gear selection and vehicle status, so a software fix should be handled through the official repair process.
The issue is also a reminder to test every display and control during a used-truck walkaround. Before purchase, shoppers should confirm that gauges, warning lights, trailer settings, cameras and driver-assistance alerts function normally.
Trade-in customers should also check recall status before appraisal. Completed recall work, clean maintenance records and clear condition notes make a truck easier to evaluate. Owners planning to trade their vehicle should keep recall and service paperwork together.
Service planning still matters beyond this recall. Tires, brakes, fluids, trailer equipment, software updates and warning lights all affect truck ownership. A service and ownership-cost review helps buyers compare the real cost of different trucks.
Financing customers should ask about recall timing before delivery. Recall work may not change the monthly payment, but it can affect post-sale scheduling and confidence. Shoppers can review auto financing while also confirming inspection and recall status.
What Truck Owners Should Watch
Owners should watch for official mail, check the VIN through NHTSA or Ram owner resources and schedule the software update when available. If the instrument panel display fails or warning information is missing, owners should contact a servicing retailer for guidance.
Used-truck shoppers should keep recall status in context with title history, inspection results, mileage, towing history and maintenance records. More recall and truck-market updates can be followed through the automotive news hub.
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