I rear ended another car and my truck was totaled. The air bags never deployed and I’ve never had an air bag light come on showing there was an issue. The vehicle was safety checked from the dealer when I bought it but they told me to call Dodge (or whomever owns it). I called them and they said someone would call me in 4 days, well here it is on day 6 and no call.
2018 Ram 1500: airbags did not deploy in a crash
12 of the 669 complaints about the 2018 Ram 1500 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 28,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2018 RAM 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 80 MPH, she heard an abnormal clicking sound and upon attempting to decrease in speed by depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to slow down. The steering wheel then failed to function and control of the vehicle was lost. As a result, the vehicle careened off the road and into a barrier wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and no injuries were reported. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the actuator had broken in half. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Air Bag light on in vehicle Dealership recommended replacing airbag sensor and wiring cost $1400.00 Truck never involved in accident airbag never deployed truck has 61000 ? Why is stellantis not responsible for fixing issue It’s a SAFETY issue ! Are Airbags like tires need to replace after 61000
The front air bags did not deploy when I struck a Chevy SUV the front end of my truck. The whole front end is gone and air bags should have deployed
I was hit on the drivers the pillar immediately hit my head shoulder arm and ribs hard and side curtain airbags never deployed and the other vehicle all theirs deployed
I was in an accident, I hit a bale of hay doing 65 mph that a local farmer lost off the back of his feed truck. My air bags DID NOT deploy. I never had any warning lights on my dash warning me to service air bags. Thankfully I wasn’t severely injured and walked away with no more then a sore and bruised body and shaken up nerves.
The contact owned a 2018 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on with a Ford Focus. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to his lower back, neck, and head, and medical attention was provided. The passenger seat occupant sustained injuries to her chest, lower back, and head. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot and then to a body shop. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an investigator to evaluate the vehicle and reported that while driving at 55 mph there was not enough G-force for air bag deployment. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Vehicle was in a crash at approx. 40 MPH, on a country road, with significant front end damage. The airbags did not deploy.
I was involved in a single vehicle accident, I hit a patch of ice on june 7 th, 2020 in utah. My truck came upon the ice causing me to slip and slide and ultimately leave the road where I hit a fence and several other pieces of debris and a berm and finally came to a stop when the airbags did not deploy, I hit my face on the steering wheel breaking my nose, my husband and I both broke ribs and our back. We could of saved ourselves multiple injuries if our airbags deployed.*dt*dt*dt*jb*jb
I was unable to stop vehicle as I was approaching an intersection on a city street went to press on the brakes all the lights started flashing, brake system flashed, no traction light came on, vehicle turned off. Ended up impacting 3 other vehicles and a school bus. My airbags never deployed, and the vehicle was deemed a total loss by my insurance company. All parties were injured in the accident, almost all are seeking representation from attorneys for their injuries.*dt
Tl* the contact owned a 2018 ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving about 60 MPH in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a concrete barrier and sled backwards, blocking two lanes of traffic. There was no warning. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention the following day. The injuries included sprained hand and a large abrasion on the left arm. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a tow yard. The contact called the central florida chrysler dodge jeep ram dealer (407‑641‑2080, located at 8675 commodity cir, orlando, fl 32819) and stated that the technician did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was provided. *dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 1500. While driving into a garage with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the corner of the contact's house. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was damaged, but was not towed. The vehicle was taken to sierra motors chevrolet cadillac buick gmc (209‑984‑5272, located at 18475 5th ave, jamestown, ca 95327) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the failure recurred. While the contact's vehicle was reversing towards another vehicle, with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact struck an individual standing in a private driveway. The individual sustained a minor injury that did not require immediate medical attention. The vehicle was damaged, but was not towed. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the computer system was evaluated, but the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the contact would be called back. The contact was not called back. The vehicle's body damage was repaired by the insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 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 September 25, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 83C, 91C, and 92C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 18, 2025.
Recall number 25V592000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window: curtain: inflator
- 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: inflator
- 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 2018 Ram 1500 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2018 Ram 1500?
12 of 669 owner complaints about the 2018 Ram 1500 (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2018 Ram 1500?
There are 3 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2018 Ram 1500
Backup camera 60ABS 38Loss of power 36Fuel pump 35Stalling 34Power steering loss 32Check engine light 30Adaptive cruise 20Engine failure 20Knocking 16Fire or smoke 12Wipers 11Overheating 10Screen failure 8Won't start 8Headlights 7Jerking 7Hesitation 6Won't shift 6Seat belt 5
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