The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.
2012 Dodge RAM 2500: airbag warning light
5 of the 283 complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Airbag light on; airbag inop. Recall that have been identified to be effect the 2013 models also effect the 2012 models.
Began having electrical problems. The most serious, while driving after dark, the headlights went out. Airbag light indicator goes on intermittently. Radio goes dead. Replaced headlight bulbs and had tipm flashed but occurred again.
Air bag warning light came on while driving the vehicle. No accidents or any unusual conditions. It just came on while driving on a local city street.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the drivers side door air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,800. Updated 05/17/16*lj
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 15V459000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500?
5 of 283 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
Ball joint 30Stalling 14Loss of power 11Fire or smoke 10Headlights 10Check engine light 9Won't start 7Knocking 5Tire blowout 5
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