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2015 Ram 1500 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 61 airbag complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, about 4% of all complaints for that year, with 28 crashes and 28 injuries reported. The dominant pattern is frontal or side-impact crashes where airbags failed to deploy, and four separate airbag-related recalls cover this truck.

Airbags complaints
61
4% of 1,448
Crashes reported
28
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
28
Median mileage
55,850 mi
Related recalls
4

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Frontal airbags fail to deploy during head-on or rear-end collisions at highway and low speed, including impacts with stationary vehicles and barriers.
  • Side curtain and side-impact airbags do not deploy in T-bone or rollover crashes, even when the vehicle rolls multiple times.
  • Owners report Takata inflator-related failures where airbags did not fire during moderate-to-severe front-end crashes.
  • Steering wheel airbags stay stowed in direct frontal impacts, with drivers striking the wheel or windshield.
  • Some non-deployment crashes involved unexpected vehicle movement (unintended acceleration or rollaway) before impact, with airbags still failing to trigger.

When 2015 Ram 1500 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 13, 2015, latest Aug 27, 2026.

2015 Ram 1500 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2015Dec 2016Sep 2017Nov 2018Sep 2020Jan 2022Dec 2022Oct 2024
61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2015 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2016 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2015 Ram 1500

  1. NHTSA 21V632000Aug 12, 2021Airbags212,373 vehicles

    Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  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 2015 Ram 1500?
NHTSA lists 61 airbag complaints for the 2015 Ram 1500, representing about 4% of all 1,448 complaints filed for that model year.
Do airbag problems on the 2015 Ram 1500 lead to crashes or injuries?
Yes. Of the 61 airbag complaints, 28 involved crashes and 28 involved reported injuries, with a median failure mileage of 55,850.
Is there a recall for 2015 Ram 1500 airbags?
There are four airbag-related recalls covering the 2015 Ram 1500: campaigns 21V632000, 17V302000, 15V534000, and 15V460000, addressing side airbag inflatable curtains, occupant restraint control calibration, and rollover mitigation software.
How does the 2015 Ram 1500's airbag complaint rate compare to other years?
The 2015 model's 4% share is lower than 2013 and 2014 (7% each) but similar to 2017 (6%) and 2019 (6%), based on NHTSA's year-by-year complaint data.
What do owners describe happening with the airbags?
Owners most often describe airbags failing to deploy during frontal, side-impact, or rollover crashes, sometimes linked to Takata inflators or occupant restraint control calibration.

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.