2015 RAM 1500 Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2015 RAM 1500, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 55,850 miles. The words owners use most often: “failed deploy” (11% of reports).
- 61air bags complaints
- 55,850median miles at failure
- 28mention a crash
- 20mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Failed deploy: mentioned in 7 of 61 complaints (11%)
- Air bags contacted: mentioned in 6 of 61 complaints (10%)
- Medical attention: mentioned in 5 of 61 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 28 mention a crash, 20 an injury.
RAM 1500 air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2025 1500 | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2024 1500 | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2023 1500 | 6 | 3% | — |
| 2022 1500 | 12 | 2% | 57,570 |
| 2021 1500 | 27 | 4% | 49,000 |
| 2020 1500 | 21 | 3% | 38,800 |
| 2019 1500 | 93 | 6% | 22,300 |
| 2018 1500 | 19 | 3% | 28,000 |
| 2017 1500 | 53 | 6% | 35,000 |
| 2016 1500 | 48 | 3% | 33,980 |
| 2015 1500 | 61 | 4% | 55,850 |
| 2014 1500 | 125 | 7% | 47,000 |
| 2013 1500 | 94 | 7% | 54,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:side/window:curtain
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:side/window; seat belts
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The side curtain airbag inflator in our 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel spontaneously exploded without any impact, warning, or deployment command. The inflator violently ruptured inside the headliner, ejecting highâvelocity metal fragments and debris throughout the cabin. The blast destroyed the side curtain…
Component or system that failed or malfunctioned: The vehicleâs airbag restraint system failed to deploy during a severe single-vehicle crash. This includes the front airbags and any associated crash sensors. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. How safety was put at…
I was in motor vehicle accident in my 2015 ram 1500 tradesman I was traveling at 60 mph and rear ended a semi trailer that was going 5 mph and the airbags did not deploy there was not lights on the dash to indicate a issue with the airbag system the ram is in a insurance lot for inspection
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2015 RAM 1500s have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about air bags for the 2015 RAM 1500 (4% of the 1,459 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2015 RAM 1500 air bags?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 55,850 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2015 RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “failed deploy”, in 7 of 61 complaints, followed by “air bags contacted” (6).
Other 2015 RAM 1500 problems
See all 2015 RAM 1500 problems or air bags problems across all 1500 years.