How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ram 1500?

NHTSA lists 53 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, making up about 6% of all 878 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Ram 1500?

Yes. Recall 25V010000 covers side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture, and recall 21V632000 covers side airbag SABIC assemblies; neither recall is marked do-not-drive or park-outside.

What airbag problems do owners report most on the 2017 Ram 1500?

The most common pattern is airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including frontal collisions, rollovers, and impacts with fixed objects, sometimes resulting in injury.

At what mileage do airbag failures happen on the 2017 Ram 1500?

The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500 is 35,000 miles, though sample complaints span from very low to over 70,000 miles.

How does the 2017 Ram 1500 compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2017 model year's 53 airbag complaints and 6% share is higher than 2016 (47 complaints, 3%), 2018 (19 complaints, 3%), and most later years, but lower than 2014 (125 complaints, 7%).

2017 Ram 1500 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 53 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, about 6% of all complaints for the year, tied to 43 crashes and 53 injuries. Two related recalls (25V010000 and 21V632000) cover side curtain airbag inflator ruptures and side airbag SABIC assemblies.

Airbags complaints: 53; 6% of 878
Crashes reported: 43
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 53
Median mileage: 35,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy in frontal or near-frontal collisions at highway speeds, leaving drivers to hit the steering wheel or dashboard.
Some owners report only partial deployment, such as passenger-side bags firing while driver-side bags did not.
One complaint describes both front airbags deploying without warning during normal driving, with no prior crash event.
Owners report airbags not deploying even in rollovers or crashes into fixed objects like trees, guardrails, or retention walls.
Failure to deploy is reported across a wide mileage range, from low-mileage new vehicles to trucks with tens of thousands of miles.

When 2017 Ram 1500 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2017, latest Feb 28, 2026.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Feb 2026; peak Jan 2019 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Ram 1500

NHTSA 25V010000Jan 16, 2025Airbags6,066 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
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.

Airbags complaints by 1500 model year

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

201394 (7%)
2014125 (7%)
201561 (4%)
201647 (3%)
201753 (6%)
201819 (3%)
201991 (6%)
202020 (3%)
202127 (4%)
202212 (2%)
20236 (3%)
20244 (5%)
20256 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ram 1500?: NHTSA lists 53 airbag complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500, making up about 6% of all 878 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2017 Ram 1500?: Yes. Recall 25V010000 covers side curtain airbag inflators that may rupture, and recall 21V632000 covers side airbag SABIC assemblies; neither recall is marked do-not-drive or park-outside.
What airbag problems do owners report most on the 2017 Ram 1500?: The most common pattern is airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including frontal collisions, rollovers, and impacts with fixed objects, sometimes resulting in injury.
At what mileage do airbag failures happen on the 2017 Ram 1500?: The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints for the 2017 Ram 1500 is 35,000 miles, though sample complaints span from very low to over 70,000 miles.
How does the 2017 Ram 1500 compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2017 model year's 53 airbag complaints and 6% share is higher than 2016 (47 complaints, 3%), 2018 (19 complaints, 3%), and most later years, but lower than 2014 (125 complaints, 7%).