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2017 Ram 1500: airbag warning light

8 of the 886 complaints about the 2017 Ram 1500 describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
8
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

Filed Feb 28, 2026 · Airbags · TN

Air bag light is on and doesn't disappear. It says service air bags soon.

Filed Nov 17, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · TN

The NTSB requires that the manufacturer install ABS and SRS systems on the vehicle. The manufacturer, Ram is having issues supplying repair parts, the Anti Lock Break Control module is on national backorder with no idea of when it will be available. This is a serious safety issue and someone needs to review and determine if this can be corrected. I as well as many other vehicles are on the road without this important safety feature.

Filed Aug 23, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

The NTSB requires that the manufacturer install ABS and SRS systems on the vehicle. The manufacturer is having issues supplying repair parts , the Anti Lock Break Control module is on national back order with no idea of when it will be available. This is a serious safety issue and someone needs to review and determine if this can be corrected. I as well as many other vehicles are on the road without this important safety feature.

Filed Jun 3, 2023 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

Repeated alert to service electronic braking system. Had code read it said right front wheel erratic response from wheel speed sensor. Had sensor changed no change to error code, now the traction control light and passenger seat airbag light has come on. This is a 2017 ram tradesmen with approximately 70k mileage

Filed Dec 12, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · WA

Air bag light comes on from time to time wiggle some wires under the seat and light goes away,so I think it disables the airbags cause it says they need to be serviced, also engine knocks when start up the. Goes into a little knock after warm up, continues through driving all day some days worst then ever , weather it be fresh oil or 509 mike's down the rd , to 2000 miles down the rd, I think it's a manufacturer error

Filed Nov 30, 2019 · Airbags · 28,000 miles · PA

Every 5 or 10 miles the airbag warning light activates on the dashboard. The warning light does not activate while the vehicle is not in motion however if it is activated and then the vehicles put into park shut off and restarted the warning light will remain on for anywhere from one mile to a hundred miles then shut off and another 5 or 10 miles later turn back on

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 45,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

My second front impact with my truck. First one was 10k damage impact was 50 MPH, then a few months later my airbag light came on. Ram says clock spring needs replaced, I pay them to replace it. 2 weeks later another frontal impact at 45mph, airbags didn't deploy nor the seat belts lock up. My 12 yo daughter hits the dash and now has a concussion. I end up with a disc issue and pinched nerves in my neck. Funny how I pay it get a system fixed and now nothing works. Called dealer talked to melody, she said service manager would call back, never has. I'm considering filing a law suit against ram and parts supplier.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Airbags · 21,000 miles · TN · crash

I was in an accident and the air bag light came on after the hit. The impact was on drivers side to middle of the truck and per dodge there was a drivers side fault code for the left side air bag sensor. This was not inspected by them while it was at the shop after informing them what had happened. I was sent home with no explanation of what was wrong with air bags. They seen the pictures of accident and stated they should have deployed. Per chrysler they said to contact dealership to have it inspected and pay the fee. There have been several complaints with this model truck after accidents and airbags never deploying. I had the orc recall done and there was also another issue with the air bags that was not part of the recall and the replaced the airbag system along with computer. This truck is a safety hazard and chrysler is not doing much to accept liability.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflatorReported January 16, 2025 · 6,066 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 25V010000 · Recall details

Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflatorReported August 12, 2021 · 212,373 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 21V632000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2017 Ram 1500 airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2017 Ram 1500?

8 of 886 owner complaints about the 2017 Ram 1500 (1%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2014.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2017 Ram 1500?

There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2017 Ram 1500

Power steering loss 95ABS 75Loss of power 63Check engine light 57Adaptive cruise 46No deployment 31Knocking 28Stalling 26Fuel gauge 23Fuel pump 23Fire or smoke 18Engine failure 14Jerking 14Steering lock-up 14Key fob 11Won't start 11Hesitation 10Won't shift 10Tire blowout 9Backup camera 8Fuel smell 8Headlights 8Pulling 7Ball joint 6Shudder 6Water leak 6Brake failure 5Door locks 5Wipers 5

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