52 of the 4,840 complaints about the Ram 1500 (1.1%) concern Lighting, making it the model's #12 problem area. That share is 0.7× the Lighting share across all tracked vehicles.
52Complaints · Lighting
1.1%Share of complaints
0.69×vs. all vehicles
20Last 12 months
1.9%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
20 Lighting complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 8 in the 12 months before — up 150%.
1 of these reports (1.9%) describes a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V421000 (2026-07-01, model year 2026).
The contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the interior dome light cover was extremely hot to the touch. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer was not notified of the failure.
Lighting · 2021-02-09 · ODI 11395459 · Fire
Based of this forum [XXX], its a known issues with the 2019-2024 Ram bighorn that the SCCM Fails. causing the left turn signal to no longer function. currently i am having this issue, it has been 3 weeks of checking fuses and relays and module clusters.
Lighting · 2026-10-06 · ODI 11769477
The turn signal is malfunctioning in the opposition. It blinks right up. It blinks right down is off
Lighting · 2026-09-28 · ODI 11767552
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.
Lighting · 2026-09-16 · ODI 11764824
My 2023 Ram was previously inspected under Recall A1B and the recall was marked complete because the vehicle passed the inspection. The condition covered by the recall later developed, and the turn signal is no longer properly self-canceling.
Lighting · 2026-09-14 · ODI 11764154
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.
Lighting · 2026-09-09 · ODI 11763050
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Campaign 26V421000 · 2026-07-01 · Model years: 2026
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 2026.
Summary: 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.
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Campaign 24V942000 · 2024-12-19 · Model years: 2025
Summary: 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."
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.
