RAM 1500 Back Over Prevention Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 15, 2026 · 105 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about back over prevention problems on the RAM 1500 across 13 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (19). The words owners use most often: “backup camera” (20% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Backup camera: mentioned in 21 of 105 complaints (20%)
  • Rear view: mentioned in 12 of 105 complaints (11%)
  • Parking sensors: mentioned in 6 of 105 complaints (6%)
  • Display image: mentioned in 6 of 105 complaints (6%)

At what mileage do back over prevention problems happen?

Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 15%
10k–25k miles5 · 19%
25k–50k miles11 · 41%
50k–75k miles4 · 15%
75k–100k miles3 · 11%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 105 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

RAM 1500 back over prevention complaints by model year

Peak: 2019, with 19 complaints
2014: 1201412015: 3201532016: 2201622017: 1201712018: 172018172019: 192019192020: 102020102021: 152021152022: 142022142023: 4202342024: 2202422025: 152025152026: 220262

n = 105 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearBack Over Prevention complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 150022%—
2025 1500154%—
2024 150023%—
2023 150042%27,500
2022 1500142%47,933
2021 1500152%26,000
2020 1500102%27,100
2019 1500191%22,000
2018 1500173%40,000
2017 150010%5,200
2016 150020%79,781
2015 150030%95,000
2014 150010%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2026, with 24 complaints
2019: 3201932020: 3202032021: 152021152022: 152022152023: 102023102024: 142024142025: 212025212026: 24202624

n = 105 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (13)

Back over prevention:softwareSep 1, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles

Model years: 2025, 2026

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraAug 13, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles

Model years: 2026

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 2026.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V327000 · 16 vehicles

Model years: 2024

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 16, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJun 13, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V437000 · 1 vehicles

Model years: 2022

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling one 2022 Ram 1500 Classic vehicle. The wiring harness may short circuit and prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness, free of charge. The vehicle has been remedied. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 65B.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJun 13, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V436000 · 1,033,433 vehicles

Model years: 2022

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, and Ram Promaster vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software or the software will be OTA, "Over-The-Air," free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning July 9, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 66B and 79B.

Back over prevention:display functionSep 28, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V654000 · 272,911 vehicles

Model years: 2022, 2023

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ram 1500, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and 2022-2024 Ram 2500 vehicles. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 97A.

Back over prevention:display functionFeb 9, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V059000 · 77,079 vehicles

Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).

Back over prevention:display functionAug 25, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V638000 · 7,895 vehicles

Model years: 2020, 2021

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.

Back over prevention:display functionJun 9, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V407000 · 117,413 vehicles

Model years: 2022

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, 2500 pickup trucks, and 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z47.

Steering:steering control module; back over prevention:display functionNov 23, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V918000 · 38,157 vehicles

Model years: 2021

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80. This recall was superseded by 23V-059.

Back over prevention:display functionJun 10, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V438000 · 14,096 vehicles

Model years: 2021

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM). The rearview camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, US, LLC's number for this recall is Y30. This recall was superseded by recall number 21V-918.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraSep 10, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V191000 · 319,610 vehicles

Model years: 2019, 2020

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Gladiator and Jeep Cherokee, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Renegade and 2019 Dodge Challenger vehicles equipped with 8.4" or 12" radio displays. A software error can cause the rearview camera image to remain displayed after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: The lingering rearview image can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will update the radio display software, free of charge. Optionally, owners can choose to remotely update their software via an Over-The-Air (OTA) update available as of May 1, 2020. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W30-W37.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraJun 14, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V398000 · 1,837 vehicles

Model years: 2018

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: A loss of image in the rearview camera while backing up can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Rear Differential failure requiring rebuild including ring and pinion gear. The vehicle was not used to tow and was rarely used off road.

Received Oct 12, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11770664

Problem : Noticed that after every IGNITION START / REMOTE START , the 12in infotainment screen freezes for few seconds and goes down entirely with a blip in the speakers. Issue gets resolved after few minutes with manually Turning ON the Screen. Reverse Camera cannot be selected while in reverse…

Received Oct 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769366

I received the notification for a recall on the car, took to a dealership for repair but the dealership said the recall repair is incomplete, remedy not yet available

Received Sep 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764679

2025 RAM 1500. This vehicle has the defect described in NHTSA Recall 26V-560 (FCA Recall 83D). Since delivery, the infotainment/radio system has frozen and rebooted itself roughly 6-7 times per week. On at least four occasions the system froze while the backup camera was in active use, leaving a…

Received Sep 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764303

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the infotainment screen delaminated, and the HVAC system, radio, rear-view camera, or navigation system became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

Received Aug 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759743

Frequently asked questions

Do all RAM 1500s have back over prevention problems?

No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about back over prevention for the RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the RAM 1500 back over prevention?

Yes: 13 safety recalls list back over prevention. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

What do owners say about back over prevention problems on the RAM 1500?

The most frequent phrase is “backup camera”, in 21 of 105 complaints, followed by “rear view” (12).

Other RAM 1500 problems

See all RAM 1500 problems.