# Ram 1500 tire pressure light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 15 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (6) - **Related recalls:** 3 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the tire pressure light on the Ram 1500 (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (6). There are **3 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. ## Ram 1500 tire pressure light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the tire pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2016 | 3 | 1554 | 0% | | 2017 | 2 | 884 | 0% | | 2018 | 2 | 667 | 0% | | 2019 | 6 | 1497 | 0% | | 2020 | 1 | 642 | 0% | | 2021 | 1 | 686 | 0% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Ram 1500 recalls related to the tire pressure light **[26V623000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V623000)** (2026 models, reported 2026-09-29): A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. **[25V231000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V231000)** (2025 models, reported 2025-04-10): An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. **[19V887000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V887000)** (2019 models, reported 2019-12-12): Without a warning indicator, the driver will be unaware if low tire pressure occurs, increasing the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the TPMS sensor, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Recall repairs are free at any Ram dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Ram 1500 owners report - "I took my truck into the dealership for the second time because my tpms module was not functioning correctly. I would get an error about a mile into my travels saying it was unavailable. My second appointment the technician found the rear windshield is leaking water down through the back driver side and dripping..." -- owner of a 2021 Ram 1500, complaint filed 2025 - "My tire pressure sensor system came on in my dash. Driver front wheel was not registering. Took vehicle to local Goodyear dealer to have checked. They said they were reading all the sensors in all 4 tires and they said the problem was in the sensors in my vehicle. Is this the same problem that is happening to the..." -- owner of a 2020 Ram 1500, complaint filed 2026 - "Before the shutdown, the right front and left rear tire pressure sensors were coming on and off at times. The remote start became non-functional at times." -- owner of a 2019 Ram 1500, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the tire pressure light means A steady tire pressure light means one or more tires is significantly underinflated, usually 25% or more below the pressure on the driver door sticker. Cold weather and slow leaks are the most common reasons. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, the monitoring system itself has a fault, often a dead sensor battery. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Cold weather dropped the pressure** (most common) 2. **Slow leak or puncture** (common) 3. **Dead TPMS sensor battery** (common) 4. **Sensors not relearned after tire work** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](/warning-lights/tire-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Ram 1500 tire pressure light? Yes. NHTSA lists 3 related recalls (26V623000, 25V231000, 19V887000) covering 2019-2026 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Ram 1500 years have the most tire pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2017 and 2019 1500 model years have the most complaints mentioning the tire pressure light, with 6 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Ram 1500 with the tire pressure light on? Drive to a shop this week. You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. If a tire looks visibly flat, the car pulls hard, or you hear flapping, stop and change to the spare or call for help, because driving on a very low tire can destroy it and cause a blowout. ### How do I check if my Ram 1500 has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ram dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Ram 1500 warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ram-1500): 77 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/ram-1500): 17 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/ram-1500): 208 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/ram-1500): 521 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/ram-1500): 79 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/ram-1500): 28 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ram-1500): 1061 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ram-1500): 372 complaints ## Tire pressure (TPMS) light on other models - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-accord): 154 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-cr-v): 146 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-civic): 59 complaints - [Ford Escape](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-escape): 36 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-explorer): 23 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 23 complaints - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/chevrolet-equinox): 20 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 20 complaints - [Honda HR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-grand-cherokee): 18 complaints ## Ram 1500 - [Ram 1500 specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ram-1500) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ram-1500 Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.