2025 RAM 1500 electrical system problems

What owners report

• “The dealer replaced the brake tow module the end of June and I was still getting trailer warning lights afterwards and took it back to the dealer and they said everything is fine found no problems that it was possible the trailer hitch was sticking out to far and maybe the sensors were randomly…”

  filed Jul 27, 2026

• “The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while using the key fob. The…”

  filed Jul 23, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail
  Campaign 26V225000 · Apr 9, 2026
• A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank
  Campaign 25V826000 · Dec 1, 2025
• Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative
  Campaign 24V942000 · Dec 19, 2024

Related service bulletins

• Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Battery Pack Control Module (BPCM) Software Update Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation SYMPTOM: the…

  08-283-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026

• Not applicable to vehicles built for US market. Digital Key Control Module (DKCM) SOP 5.0 FOTA Only The customer may comment on the following: SYMPTOM: ● Smart Phone As Key does not work. ● Unable to pair their device…

  08-278-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026

• Instrumental Panel Cluster (IPC) Mechanical Gauge Stuck, Inaccurate

  S2608000032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2026

Electrical System problems in other 1500 years

Other reported problem areas on the 2025 RAM 1500