2026 RAM 1500 recall: Tire Pressure Monitor System May Fail/FMVSS 138
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 29, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
- The risk
A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
16,385 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 RAM 1500.
- Compared with
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has 41 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 52 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
442 earlier NHTSA recalls by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 29, 2026 2026 RAM 1500 recall: Driver & Front Passenger Side Air Bags May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208 & 214
- Sept. 29, 2026 2022-2026 RAM Promaster, 2024-2026 RAM Promaster BEV recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Sept. 29, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Sept. 10, 2026 2022-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2023-2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, 2022-2025 Jeep Wagoneer and 1 more model recall: Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach
- Sept. 10, 2026 Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) equipment recall: Roof Rack Crossbars May Detach
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 51D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- RAM 1500 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V623000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 16,385 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 51D |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record