Ram 1500 Camera Recall Summary
- Who is affected: 2025-2026 Ram 1500 owners
- What is the defect: A radio software error can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying on the center screen when the truck is shifted into reverse
- Recall size: 239,131 vehicles in the United States; Ram estimates the defect is present on 100% of the recalled population
- Fix status: No fix is currently available. Dealers were notified by September 9, 2026, and a radio software update, deliverable over the air or at a dealer, is expected to reach owners by September 24, 2026
- Check your VIN: Look up your Ram at NHTSA.gov using campaign number 26V560, or call FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 | Think you may have a lemon law claim? Contact The Margarian Law Firm
- California owners: If your Ram 1500’s rearview camera has failed to display when backing up and your dealer could not resolve it, contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation
What triggered this recall?
Ram builds the 1500’s rearview camera system around a radio unit supplied by Harman Becker Automotive Systems. The camera hardware itself works fine; the problem is in the software that is supposed to route that camera’s image to the center display the instant the truck is shifted into reverse. On affected trucks, that image simply may not appear, with no warning light or error message to tell the driver something is wrong.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) says it began looking into the issue on March 17, 2026, after receiving reports of rearview cameras failing to display on both 2025 and 2026 model year 1500 pickups. Its Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance organization reviewed warranty data, customer assistance records, and field reports through June 2026. On August 5, 2026, the company determined the issue existed, and on August 26, 2026, its Vehicle Regulations Committee concluded the affected trucks did not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 111, the federal rear-visibility standard that requires the rearview image to display automatically at the start of every backing event.
The recall covers 1500s built between October 6, 2023, and February 23, 2026. Ram has not deemed the defect severe enough to warrant a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory, but the company’s own filing states that the estimated percentage of the recalled population that actually carries the defect is 100%, meaning this is not a rare edge case; it is expected to affect the camera on every truck in the suspect build window. This recall is separate from the larger rearview camera recall Stellantis announced in August 2026 (NHTSA recall 26V531), which covers 2026 model year Ram, Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge vehicles. A 2026 Ram 1500 could fall under either campaign, so check your VIN for both.
Sources: NHTSA | AutoEvolution | KBB
Which vehicles are included in this recall?
- 2025-2026 Ram 1500 (built October 6, 2023 to February 23, 2026): 239,131 vehicles
- Total U.S. vehicles affected: 239,131
Trucks built after the suspect period, or built with a different radio and camera combination, are not included. Enter your 17-digit VIN at the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm whether your specific truck is included; VINs tied to this campaign have been searchable since early September 2026.
What should Ram 1500 owners do right now?
Ram has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for this recall, but a rearview camera that silently fails to display removes a safety feature you are likely relying on every time you back up.
- Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your specific 2025-2026 Ram 1500 is included
- Watch for a blank or missing rearview image on the center display when you shift into reverse; there is no warning light tied to this defect
- Rely on your mirrors and a visual check behind the truck until the software update is applied, especially around children, pets, or tight spaces
- Contact your Ram dealer to confirm your vehicle’s recall status and ask whether the over-the-air update has reached your truck
- Keep a copy of any repair order, along with the date and mileage
For repair scheduling and recall status, contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. This contact is for repair tracking only. For questions about your legal rights, contact The Margarian Law Firm.
Could this recall affect your lemon law rights?
Not every recall directly supports a lemon law claim; it depends on the nature of the defect and what your repair history shows. A rearview camera that fails to display is a federal rear-visibility violation, not a cosmetic annoyance, and for California owners who have experienced this specific symptom, especially if it was reported to a dealer before this recall was announced and not resolved, this recall may form the foundation of a lemon law claim.
Reach out to The Margarian Law Firm to discuss your specific situation.
Could your Ram 1500 qualify? A quick self-check
- Have you taken your Ram 1500 to the dealer two or more times for the same issue without a lasting fix?
- Has your vehicle been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days?
- Has your rearview camera failed to display an image when shifting into reverse?
- Did your dealer acknowledge the problem but fail to resolve it?
- Is your vehicle still within FCA’s warranty period?
If you answered yes to any of the above, you may be entitled to compensation under California’s lemon law. Contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
If your vehicle qualifies, California law requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney fees, meaning representation typically costs you nothing out of pocket.
Related reading: What California’s lemon law actually covers and how a lemon law buyback works.
Frequently asked questions
Is my Ram 1500 included in this recall?
The recall covers 2025-2026 Ram 1500 trucks built between October 6, 2023, and February 23, 2026, with a specific radio and camera combination. Not every 1500 from that window is affected. Enter your VIN at the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm your specific truck’s status.
Can I still drive my Ram 1500 during this recall?
Yes, Ram has not issued a do-not-drive advisory. The defect is limited to the rearview camera display; the truck otherwise drives normally. Use your mirrors and check visually before backing up until the software update reaches your truck.
Does this recall mean my Ram 1500 is a lemon?
Not automatically. Whether your vehicle qualifies as a lemon under California’s Song-Beverly Act depends on your specific repair history, not just the existence of a recall. If you reported a blank rearview camera to your dealer and it was not resolved, The Margarian Law Firm can evaluate your situation for free.
What is the rearview camera defect risk exactly?
A software error in the radio system can prevent the rearview camera’s image from being routed to the center display when the truck shifts into reverse. There is no warning light or message, so the only way to notice it is a blank screen where the camera feed should be.
When will the recall repair be available?
Dealers were notified of the fix no later than September 9, 2026, and Ram expects the software update, deliverable over the air or at a dealer at no charge, to reach owners by September 24, 2026.
What if my camera failed and I had a close call backing up? Do I have a legal claim?
Possibly. If your Ram 1500’s rearview camera failed to display and your dealer was unable to permanently resolve it before this recall, that repair history may support a claim under California’s lemon law. Contact The Margarian Law Firm for a free case evaluation.
What if my dealer told me nothing was wrong before this recall?
A dealer visit where no problem was found still counts as a repair attempt under California law, particularly if the symptom you described, a blank rearview camera image, matches this recall’s known effects. Keep every repair order on file.
Is this the same rearview camera issue Ram has recalled 1500s for before?
No, though it is a related theme. Ram previously recalled certain 1500s (20V-191) for a radio software bug that left an old camera image lingering on screen after the truck left reverse. This new recall (26V560) is a different failure mode on newer trucks: no image displays at all when shifting into reverse.
Standard Legal Disclaimer
The information in this post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual merits, and outcomes vary based on the manufacturer, the defect, repair history, and other factors. Attorney fees in qualifying lemon law cases are paid separately by the manufacturer upon a successful outcome under California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Contacting The Margarian Law Firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Get a free, honest case assessment
Your Ram 1500 has an open recall. If your truck has had other unresolved issues alongside this recall, there may be more going on than a camera glitch. The Margarian Law Firm can review your full repair history and help you understand whether you may be entitled to compensation you are not yet aware of. Every case is different, and a conversation is free.
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Official sources and further reading
- NHTSA VIN lookup tool, campaign number 26V560
- AutoEvolution: Ram 1500 Recalled Over Rearview Image That May Not Display, Nearly 240k Units Affected
- Kelley Blue Book: Ram Trucks Recalled Due to Rearview Camera Display Issue