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2014 Ram 1500 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 125 airbag complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, about 7% of that year's total complaints, tied to 41 crashes, 56 injuries, and 1 fire. Four related airbag recalls cover this model year, and the median mileage at failure was 47,000.

Airbags complaints
125
7% of 1,766
Crashes reported
41
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
56
Median mileage
47,000 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy during frontal, side-impact, or rollover crashes, leaving occupants to hit the windshield or steering wheel.
  • Side curtain airbags on one side of the truck stay inactive while the opposite side deploys during a rollover.
  • Airbags deploy unexpectedly during low-speed or minor impacts, sometimes knocking the driver unconscious or filling the cabin with smoke or dust that obstructs vision.
  • Owners report crashes into trees, guardrails, or bodies of water where no airbag deployed despite vehicle destruction and injuries requiring medical attention.
  • Some owners link non-deployment to a known wiring harness issue tied to an airbag recall campaign.

When 2014 Ram 1500 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 15, 2014, latest Jul 17, 2026.

2014 Ram 1500 airbags complaints: complaints filed per quarter162014 Q22016 Q12017 Q22018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12023 Q42025 Q4
125 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q4 (16).

Airbags recalls for the 2014 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 17V302000May 9, 2017Airbags1,021,279 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.

    Risk: If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.

  2. NHTSA 15V534000Aug 21, 2015Airbags188,047 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab trucks manufactured August 26, 2013, to August 8, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R47.

  3. NHTSA 15V459000Jul 22, 2015Airbags1,059,444 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

    Risk: This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.

  4. NHTSA 15V460000Jul 22, 2015Airbags667,441 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.

    Risk: Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.

Airbags complaints by 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201394 (7%)
  2. 2014125 (7%)
  3. 201561 (4%)
  4. 201647 (3%)
  5. 201753 (6%)
  6. 201819 (3%)
  7. 201991 (6%)
  8. 202020 (3%)
  9. 202127 (4%)
  10. 202212 (2%)
  11. 20236 (3%)
  12. 20244 (5%)
  13. 20256 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ram 1500?
NHTSA lists 125 airbag complaints for the 2014 Ram 1500, which is about 7% of the 1,766 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are airbag failures linked to crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 41 crashes, 56 injuries, and 1 fire, with a median mileage of 47,000 at failure.
Is there a recall for airbags on the 2014 Ram 1500?
Yes, four separate airbag-related recalls apply to the 2014 Ram 1500, including campaigns 17V302000, 15V534000, 15V459000, and 15V460000, covering issues like side curtain airbag inflation, steering wheel wiring, and sensor calibration.
How does the 2014 Ram 1500 compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2014 model's 125 airbag complaints and 7% share are the highest among the years listed, compared to 94 complaints (7%) in 2013 and lower counts in 2015 through 2025.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.