2012 Dodge Ram 1500 air bags problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the check engine, air bag, and the fuel pump relay failure warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the exterior lights failed to operate as needed, and the vehicle occasionally failed to start. Additionally, the contact…”
filed May 13, 2025
“Driver warning light came for airbag, yes it could be if deployed, no dealer has confirmed (but looked up recall # 15V459000), called molar said no recall on my vehicle…., no one else looked at vehicles book says to immediately take to dealer, yes warning light on follow book info and it appeared…”
filed Sep 9, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver…Campaign 15V459000 · Jul 22, 2015
Air Bags problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 13 | 2% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 14 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 164 | 30% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 169 | 33% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 193 | 24% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 372 | 32% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 363 | 33% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 457 | 39% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 46 | 6% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 84 | 8% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 41 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.