Airbag light triggered and message center says service airbags system. Horn does not work and all steering wheel controls do not work. Traced to bad clock spring in steering wheel. Will not pass inspection. Self diagnosed. Warning light always on and message center says service airbags on every start up. Possible severe injury during a front end collision..
2015 Ram 2500 airbags problems
11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ram 2500 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2015 Ram 2500 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
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
Air bags: side/window: curtain
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
- Risk
- If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
Recall number 17V302000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured June 20, 2012, to January 26, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side impact sensor calibrations may be overly sensitive, and as a result, the side air bag inflatable curtains and seat air bags may unexpectedly deploy and the seat belt pre-tensioners may activate.
- Risk
- Air bags that unexpectedly deploy increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R23.
Recall number 15V460000 · Recall details
What 2015 Ram 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
side impact collision and the side airbags did not deploy. i had a broken hand from the impact of hitting the door/window due to the force of the impact. The other drive ran a stop sign and hit me at approximately 45-50 MPH. Uploaded pictures show the damage to my truck, with the majority of the damage being the suspension/axle components. The point of impact on my vehicle was the driver's side front wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that another vehicle ran a stop sign and he crashed into the vehicle on the driver's side door at 35 MPH. The contact had two fractured ribs, his left elbow was injured and his lower back. The other driver had to be cut out of the vehicle so both were transported by ambulance to the hospital. The no air bags deployed and splitting the surface of the steering wheel. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and will be picked up today by the insurance company. The vehicle was declared totaled with damage to the front end that was crushed in. Both doors were bent in on the passenger's side and the steering column was bent and the windshield was smashed in. The failure mileage was 60,000. *ln
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at 60mph a vehicle failed to yield the right of way entering traffic, the contact was unable to stop and crashed into the vehicle driver's side. The contact driver's side frontal air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, back, shoulder's, and right knee as he was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The state police was present and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair facility. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,250.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. While driving down a gravel driveway, the front side air bags deployed without warning or an impact. There were no injuries. An unknown dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a takata air bag recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
I do not know all of these recalls are issued and the dealers always say the have not been furnished the parts to fix them. There 3 active recalls on my ram right that have been issued last year and early this year
We were involved in a traffic accident on i95. We were hit from the rear and we slammed into the concrete highway divider at approximately 45-50 MPH. The airbags did not deploy.
Recall complaint. Scheduled an apt with dealership to address two recalls (17v‑302, 17v‑821). Parts are either not available or there is not a remedy. I am supposed to just keep checking with the stealership to find out when theses safety issues can be addressed.
Nothing has happened so far. Steering wheel switches for electronic display quit working. Air bag indicator flashes some time. Radio controls intermittent. Cruise control sometimes works, sometimes doesn't I suspect defective clock spring in this vehicle. I see there is a recall for other fiat chrysler models but not this one. I think this one needs to be included as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ram 2500. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a fence and concrete barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,499.
Questions about the 2015 Ram 2500 airbags
Does the 2015 Ram 2500 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2015 Ram 2500, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Ram 2500 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ram 2500 airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 21V632000, 17V302000, 15V460000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ram 2500 have bad airbags?
The Ram 2500 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2014 (17 complaints), 2016 (12 complaints) and 2015 (11 complaints).
Other 2015 Ram 2500 problems
Transmission 44Steering 43Engine 36Electrical 28Brakes 20Acceleration 19Fuel system 15Tires 11Wheels 10Suspension 9Body 8Lights 6Driver assistance 3Locks 2Seat belts 2Seats 2
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