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2026 Ram Promaster problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2026 Ram Promaster — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2026 compare to other Promaster years?

Promaster NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted147 complaints2014: 117 complaints2015: 80 complaints2016: 48 complaints2017: 93 complaints2018: 54 complaints2019: 73 complaints2020: 60 complaints2021: 147 complaints2022: 84 complaints2023: 86 complaints2024: 16 complaints2025: 8 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Promaster NHTSA complaints by model year, 2026 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Promaster years to avoid →

What are the most common 2026 Ram Promaster problems?

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Does the 2026 Ram Promaster have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V357000Seat BeltsJune 2, 2026 · 15 units

Defect

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles equipped with Q'Straint's One-Combo Belt, with part number TX11258-BA. The wheelchair seat belts may have incompatible connectors and fail to properly restrain occupants.

Consequence

Improperly restrained occupants have an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 22, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

26V280000SeatsMay 1, 2026 · 14 units

Defect

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The rear bench may have only two of four seat legs installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

An incomplete seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install two additional seat legs, free of charge. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

25V720000EngineOctober 23, 2025 · 300,691 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2026 Ram ProMaster vehicles. The electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat.

Consequence

Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cooling fan module and fuse. In addition dealers will provide an addendum for the manual and label for the power distribution center. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 11, 2025. Some owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Additional owner notification letters were mailed in January, March, and June 2026. Remaining owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are 67C, B3C, and C9C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2026 Ram Promaster 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 23, 2025

2026 Ram Promaster — common questions

Is the 2026 Ram Promaster reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2026 Ram Promaster have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2026 Ram Promaster. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ram Promaster years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Promaster years to avoid are 2021, 2014, 2023, 2022. The cleanest record among Promaster years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.