2016 Ram 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 25, 2026 · Airbags · NY · crash

Vehicle was in a front end collision and the air bags never deployed. Approximate speed 40-45 mph

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a right turn onto a main road, a passing vehicle crashed into the front driver's side quarter panel of the contact's vehicle. No property damage was reported, the vehicles came to a stop upon impact, and the air bags did not deploy. The speed of the other vehicle at the time of the crash was unknown. The contact's vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact, seated in the driver's seat, and a passenger seated in the front passenger seat were both injured. No one outside the vehicle was reported to be injured. The contact sustained injuries to her face, a broken nose, a hematoma to the left eye and left cheek, and severe headaches accompanied by various bruises across the left arm, and the passenger sustained bruises across their arms. Medical treatment was needed for the injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Airbags · OH · crash

Driver hit a tree at 55mph, air bags did not deploy, insurance company determined vehicle was total loss, and body shop (Caliber Collision at 3061 US-42 Delaware OH 43015, phone # 740‑430‑2869) questioned why the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Aug 21, 2023 · Steering · 76,000 miles · OH · crash

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at at 25 MPH, the steering wheel tightened without warning. The contact used excessive force to untighten the steering wheel; the power steering assist returned to normal operation. The contact replaced the ball joints, inner tie rods, and several other parts in the vehicle after the failure. A year after the initial failure, the contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the same failure occurred again without warning. Due to the failure, the contact hit a a curb and damaged the front end of the vehicle. The air bag did not deploy; the contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to his home where it remained in his possession. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V167000 (Steering); however, the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · TN · crash · 1 injury

I was driving down the highway when my truck suddenly throws its self into park while traveling at 55 mph. My stuck started spinning causing me to bounce off the safety rails on both sides of the highway. My truck took a front end hit to a concrete wall and my airbags did not deploy. Once my truck came to a stop sideways in the middle of the highway it wouldn’t come out of park because it was shut off. I started the truck and placed it in drive and was able to move a few feet from the center of the highway. The truck was towed. No warning lights had went off nothing. I’m having bad neck pain from the residual effects of the accident.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · TX · crash · 2 injuries

I was in two separate major accidents and the airbags did not deploy. I got injuries due to this. They have been looked at by shops when repairs were made. No indication before or after of any kind regarding air bags.

Filed Dec 29, 2021 · Airbags · 96,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the incident, the front end sustained severe damage but the airbag did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured neck and back which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2021 · Airbags · 57,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that when driving at 55 mph in the right lane, a vehicle leaving a gas service station entered the traffic and failed to yield to the right of way, the vehicle entered the contact's lane and the contact was unable to stop and crashed into the vehicle's rear end. The driver's air bag failed to deploy upon impact. The contact's face hit the steering wheel causing the contact injury to the mouth and caused the contact to lose a top and button tooth, the contact's nose was fractured, his face was swollen, and he also suffered injuries to the neck. The contact was taken by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact was advised by the insurance company that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact works for a company that owns a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while an employee was driving the work vehicle at 50 MPH, the employee hit another vehicle that had ran a stop light while making a left turn. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact stated that the employee sought medical attention the day after the accident for stiffness to an unknown body part. The other driver was taken away by ambulance and was treated for unknown injuries. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene back to the employee's place of business. The contact was unaware if the dealer or the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. *dt*dt*jb*dt consumer stated vehicle is owned by the usps and was only reporting it.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Airbags · 33,980 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a telephone pole. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest that required medical attention. The contact stated that there may have been smoke under the hood. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would send an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The failure mileage was 33,980. *dt

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · 51,000 miles · AR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH with the seat belt secured, the contact became distracted by his phone and crashed with another vehicle at a red light. The contact crashed into the front driver side of an unknown van as a result the van spun and crashed back into the rear driver side panel of the contacts vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries however medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed. There was no fire due to the crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The local dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The failure mileage was 51,000. *dt *dt

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Airbags · 16,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

My son had a 2016 ram 1500 and was in a head on collision driving approx 40 MPH. Thankfully he was okay. I saw the report this evening about new air bag recalls and want you to know his airbags did not inflate when he crashed. Needless to say we were shocked. I questioned state farm, the palm beach county sheriffs office and the state farm body shop. My question to all of them was who would bring this issue to the proper gov't authorities. The vehicle was totaled so I no longer have the VIN. I am sure we can get the VIN from state farm. The accident was only a few months ago, so I am sure you can still get your hands on the vehicle. The date below is an estimate.