What the NHTSA Data Covers — and Its Limits
All figures in this article come from the NHTSA public API (nhtsa.gov), retrieved on 2026-07-13. NHTSA data has real limitations worth understanding before you draw conclusions. Owner complaints are self-reported: anyone can file one, and filing does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect. Complaint volume also rises naturally with sales volume — a best-selling truck like the Ram 1500 will accumulate more complaints than a low-volume vehicle even if its defect rate is identical. Recalls, by contrast, are official manufacturer actions and carry more weight. Keep both points in mind as you read.
Recall Campaigns
The 2024 Ram 1500 is linked to five recall campaigns in the NHTSA database. For a full-size truck that sells in very high volumes and shares platforms and components across a wide Stellantis lineup, five recalls is a meaningful — though not unusual — tally. Two of the five touch safety-critical systems: air bags and electronic stability control. Prospective buyers and current owners should verify that all campaigns have been completed on any specific vehicle using the VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Issue | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V199000 | 14 Mar 2024 | Air Bags — Driver Clockspring / Spiral Cassette | Defect in the steering column control module could affect frontal air bag system performance. | Dealers inspect and replace the steering column control module at no charge. Owner letters mailed April–June 2024. |
| 24V653000 | 05 Sep 2024 | ABS / Traction Control / Electronic Stability Control Module | A software malfunction in the ABS control module may disable the electronic stability control system, violating FMVSS 126. | Dealers update ABS control module software at no charge. Owner letters mailed from 26 Sep 2024. |
| 24V729000 | 01 Oct 2024 | Steering Control Module | The turn signal self-canceling feature may not work correctly, violating FMVSS 108 lamp requirements. | Dealers inspect and replace the steering column control module as needed, at no charge. Owner letters mailed 23 Oct 2024. |
| 25V298000 | 08 May 2025 | Air Bags (Driver Side) | The driver’s side air bag connector may not be properly secured, preventing deployment as intended — a violation of FMVSS 208. | Dealers secured the air bag connectors at no charge. All vehicles reported as remedied. Owner letters mailed 27 May 2025. |
| 26V327000 | 21 May 2026 | Rearview Camera / Back-Over Prevention Sensing System | Contamination or improper programming in the central vision processing module may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying, violating FMVSS 111. | Dealers update or replace the central vision processing module at no charge. Owner letters expected 11 Jun 2026. |
What the Recall Pattern Suggests
Three of the five recalls involve the steering column control module or closely related software — campaigns 24V199000, 24V729000, and indirectly 25V298000 (air bag connector). This cluster points to complexity in the steering column electronics and the integration of multiple functions into one module. The ABS stability control recall (24V653000) is a software issue with a straightforward over-the-air-style dealer flash as the fix. The rearview camera recall (26V327000) is the most recent and owner notification was still pending at the time data was retrieved, so owners of 2024 Ram 1500 trucks should check their VIN promptly.
Owner Complaints
The NHTSA database returned no owner complaint records for the 2024 Ram 1500 in this data pull. No complaint statistics or component breakdowns can be reported. This does not mean no complaints exist — it may reflect data availability at the time of retrieval. Check nhtsa.gov directly for the most current complaint filings.
Crash-Test Safety Ratings
NHTSA has not published crash-test safety ratings for the 2024 Ram 1500 in the data retrieved for this article. Buyers seeking crash-test performance information should check nhtsa.gov and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (iihs.org) directly for the latest available results.
Bottom Line for Buyers
- Run any 2024 Ram 1500 VIN through the NHTSA recall checker before purchase to confirm all five campaigns — particularly the air bag and rearview camera recalls — have been completed.
- The steering column control module has been the subject of repeated attention across multiple campaigns; ask a selling dealer or inspection mechanic to confirm that module-related work is documented.
- The ABS stability control software recall (24V653000) covers a broad range of model years (2019–2024), so do not assume age alone means the vehicle is clear.
- No complaint or crash-test data was available in this pull; check nhtsa.gov for current figures before making a final decision.