60 of the
1,963 complaints about the 2015 RAM 1500 are about the
airbag system — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
55,850 miles.
Component or system that failed or malfunctioned: The vehicle’s airbag restraint system failed to deploy during a severe single-vehicle crash. This includes the front airbags and any associated crash sensors. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. How safety was put at risk: The failure of the airbag system significantly increased the risk of serious injury. Due to the airbags not deploying during a high-impact collision with a fixed object (tree), the driver sustained a serious head injury. Proper airbag deployment could have reduced or prevented the severity of the injury. Confirmation or reproduction of the problem: At this time, the issue has not yet been reproduced or formally confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Investigation is pending. Vehicle or component inspection: The accident has been documented by law enforcement and insurance representatives. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, but is available for inspection. Insurance evaluation is in progress. Warning lamps, messages, or prior symptoms: There were no warning lights, messages, or symptoms indicating an airbag or restraint system malfunction prior to the accident. No airbag warning indicators were illuminated before the crash. If applicable: UNKNOWN whether any fault codes were present prior to the accident. Description of incident: The crash occurred at night in heavy fog conditions. While traveling around a curve, the driver encountered an oncoming vehicle in the opposite lane and took evasive action to avoid a collision. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The impact caused significant damage to the entire vehicle. Despite the severity of the collision, no airbags deployed. The driver sustained a serious head injury that may have been mitigated had the airbag system functioned as designed.
NHTSA complaint #11709765 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MNCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
I was in motor vehicle accident in my 2015 ram 1500 tradesman I was traveling at 60 mph and rear ended a semi trailer that was going 5 mph and the airbags did not deploy there was not lights on the dash to indicate a issue with the airbag system the ram is in a insurance lot for inspection
NHTSA complaint #11698824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,041 milesSallisaw, OK
AIR BAGS
The contact owns 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after parking another vehicle, the contact exited that vehicle and discovered that the air bag had deployed in this vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was inspected by a technician who provided the contact with the number for the vehicle manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 155,041.
NHTSA complaint #11682500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
El Paso, TX
AIR BAGS
Air bad for rear seat warning light. I can’t drive with my kids in vehicle. Erratic fuel issues stalling bad computer gives faulty reading. Cause me to get in necessary maintenance. Suspension issues always shakes on highway.
NHTSA complaint #11623031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Show low, AZ
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11605811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lindstrom, MN
AIR BAGS
My truck has had an open recall for some time. The dealership (Coon Rapids Chrylser, Coon Rapids, MN) is putting me and my 4 children at risk by not diligently repairing my vehicles and ordering parts properly. I had service appointment scheduled to correct the recall. They only let you schedule the appointment when they receive the parts in stock. They confirmed they had the parts and I was contacted to schedule the repair. When I showed up the day of service, they said they only had one of the parts to replace and had to order another part so I had to reschedule. I rescheduled two days later and I confirmed at that time they had the new parts in stock. My service appointment was again today and I called to confirm they have the parts. They stated that they do not have the parts and they are 10 days away and my appointment needs to be rescheduled again. They keep delaying for some reason and their delay continues to put me at risk.
NHTSA complaint #11545825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Frankfort, IL
AIR BAGS
Had a medical issue and loss of consciousness while heading to work. Was wearing a seatbelt, cruise was set at 57. Vehicle left the road and hit a tree head on. Airbags did not deploy and driver sustained vision loss and development of thoracic fusiform aneurysm from the impact.
NHTSA complaint #11537740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anchorage, AK
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11533095 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
League City, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that a recall notice was received confirming that parts were available and to contact a local dealer however, the dealer informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distributions disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11524797 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jupiter, FL
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11495662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesSpring, TXCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, her husband experienced a medical emergency causing the vehicle to lose control and crash into a tree. During the incident, the speed at impact was approximately 50 mph. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed but the driver-side front air bag did not deploy. The husband sustained head trauma, chest trauma, and a lacerated left leg. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11470482 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Wayne, IN
AIR BAGS
Failed to repair recall, recently received letter in mail stating recalled airbags are in stock and they failed to install them stating that they didn't have the parts and were unable to install them.
NHTSA complaint #11469106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mansfield, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11465900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Show Low, AZ
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 RAM 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.
NHTSA complaint #11460951 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesFort Jones, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the airbag message had appeared on the instrument panel while starting the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the passenger’s side curtain airbags were replaced; however, soon after repair, the airbag warning light reappeared. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
NHTSA complaint #11460545 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dyer, IN
AIR BAGS
Received notice august 20, 2021 its been over six months and remedy not yet available. I drive with my wife and grand kids in vehicle. Letter states material being propelled into the vehicle may cause injury to vehicle occupants. Thank you for any help in this matter.
NHTSA complaint #11455613 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Doylestown, PA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11449875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Las Vegas, NV
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had also been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11448250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Braunfels, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11448097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Provincetown, MA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11442261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mahopac, NY
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11441923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trumbull, CT
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V632000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11436589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesRockford, IL
AIR BAGS
AIR SUSPENSION FAILED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SIT UNEVEN OR ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE BUMP STOPS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE FCA INTRODUCED THE SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #11395870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesVoltaire, NDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
[XXX] HIT A BULL ON THE ROAD AND TOTALED THE VEHICLE, INJURING MY GRANDDAUGHTER BECAUSE AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11372588 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesFT Worth, TXCrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
IN THIS TRUCK, WHICH WE ARE TOLD WAS NOT COVERED IN FCA'S RECALL, THE ROLLOVER ACTIVATED AIR CURTAIN WAS NOT SIGNALED TO DEPLOY IN A VERY CLEAR HIGHWAY SPEED ROLLOVER, AND THE MODULE DOWNLOAD REPORT SHOWS THE CRASH EVENT AND THE 2 PRIOR, IDENTICAL DATA FOR EACH, AND NONSENSE PRE-CRASH DATA FOR THINGS LIKE SUCH AS THE WHEELS NOT TURNING, 0 VEHICLE SPEED, 0 RPMS.*DT*JB SEE ALSO ODI 11352512.*DT*JB
NHTSA complaint #11352509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesFT Worth, TXCrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
RE COMPLAINT 11352509 ---- CDR REPORT FROM THE MODULE DOWNLOAD IS ATTACHED - IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE PRIOR FORM I SUBMITTED.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11352512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,210 milesEL Cajon, CA
AIR BAGS
IF I PUT ANY ITEM UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT IT CAUSES THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON EVEN A PIECE OF PAPER, IF IT TOUCHES THE WIRES IT COME ON. THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKIND IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN.
NHTSA complaint #11319709 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesSaint Joseph, MO
AIR BAGS
MY AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS IT NEEDS SERVICED HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED A LOOSE CONNECTOR BUT THE LIGHT STILL COMES ON PERIODICALLY.
NHTSA complaint #11318968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Essex,, MDCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
VECHILE HAD DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AND THE SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF.*DT
NHTSA complaint #11300853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Allison Park, PACrash1 killed
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNED A 2015 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A PHONE CALL REGARDING HER SON BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HER SON MAY HAVE OVERCORRECTED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RECEIVE THE REPORT TO FIND OUT MORE DETAILS REGARDING THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT'S SON PASSED AWAY AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. *DT*DT *LN*JB*JB*DT PHOTOS ATTACHED *JB*JB *JS *TR*DT
NHTSA complaint #11281572 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.