Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2025 Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System) and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving and towing a trailer, the brake pedal was depressed, but the trailer brakes failed to engage, causing the vehicle to drift into oncoming traffic. The contact stated that approaching drivers reacted promptly and avoided the vehicle, preventing a crash. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the trailer brakes, brake lights, and taillights were inoperable while towing. The contact disconnected the trailer from the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as intended. The trailer was then transported by a U-Haul truck. …
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 contact manually restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was diagnosed with a misfire at cold start. The contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the computer was reset. The vehicle was released to the contact. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster went blank. The blind spot light failed to function as intended. In addition, the driver's side rear view mirror failed to adjust as intended. …
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System), 26V225000 (Electrical System), and 26V495000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation screen display turned black. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle returned to normal operation. A local dealer and Spitzer Jeep RAM Brook Park (13001 Brookpark Rd, Brook Park, OH 44142) were contacted on several occasions and confirmed that parts for the recall repairs were unavailable, and the contact was added to a waiting list. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. …
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer lights became inoperable. The contact stated that the trailer lights and trailer brake system failed to function properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to several dealers; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealers confirmed that parts were not yet available and informed the contact that there was an estimated waiting time of approximately one and a half years for the parts to become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the request for a buyback was denied. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake and trailer warning lights unexpectedly illuminated. The contact also stated that after the warning lights illuminated, a dinging sound was heard and the brake lights intermittently became inoperable. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System). The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that remedy parts were limited and that only one part per week was issued to the dealer. The dealer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,500.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway of the residence at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated related to the trailer control module; however, a trailer was not attached to the vehicle during the failure. The warning lights were continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System). The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The contact was advised to call the manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that messages that the exterior lights on the trailer were inoperable were displayed while the exterior lights were operable. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear lights became inoperative. The message "No Trailer Lights" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,053.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that only one part was shipped to the dealer per week. The contact then stated that while driving at highway speeds and towing a trailer, the message "Service Trailer System" was displayed the instrument panel. 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 failure mileage was approximately 5,800.
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while hitched to a trailer, the exterior lights became inoperable. The message to check connection was displayed. The trailer light disconnected message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
Headlight complaints in other 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2025 Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the lights of the 2025 Ram 1500, 17% of the model year's 365 complaints. The component named most often is brake lights (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2025 Ram 1500 headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 2025 Ram 1500, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2025 Ram 1500 headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 9,000 miles, and 82% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.