2017 RAM 2500 air bags problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
Related recalls
- 25V010000 · Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.…
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“At 31,000 mile my horn is no longer working along with my steering wheel controls on the left side of the wheel. Upon researching online it seems these truck have a common issue with clock spring fail. This is concerning because not only does the clock spring provide power to the horn and steering wheel controls, it could also effect the airbag function.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 03/30/2026
“As I approached stop sign and applied brakes the ABS and traction control light came on. My truck then started surging up and down As I attempted to proceed thru the red light my truck stalled and shutoff an on coming car had to stop aggressively to avoid hitting me”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/13/2025
“I was entering an intersection on a green light when a car from the cross street entered from the right running a red light. I hit them at approximately 35-40 mph in the driver side doors. My airbags failed to deploy. The cab on my truck was shifted more than 2 inches off the frame and was a total loss since the original repair estimate was more than $43,000. The reporting firemen and paramedics and the repair shop all could not believe that the air bags did not deploy. My passenger and I are st…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 01/24/2025 · crash
“The warning light on dash says check airbag system and the red warning light goes on”
NHTSA complaint · filed 06/28/2021
“DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND BOTH SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FROM SEATS AND THE CEILING COVERING ALL SIDE WINDOWS FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT ALL.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 04/12/2021
“THE AIRBAG SYSTEM SERVICE LIGHT IS ON AND OF SEVERAL TIMES AND SOMETIMES STAY ON FOR THE ALL DAY ITS DOESN'T MATTER IF I TURN OFF THE CAR WHEN I TURN IT ON THE LIGHT STAY ON”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/22/2018
Unverified owner reports from NHTSA's public complaint database.
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- How common are 2017 RAM 2500 air bags problems?
- 6 owners reported air bags issues to NHTSA for the 2017 RAM 2500, 1 involving a crash. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2017 RAM 2500 air bags problems?
- Yes — campaign 25V010000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.