2023 Ram 2500: Exterior Lighting complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2023 Ram 2500 that list the exterior lighting component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766883 (filed 09/25/2026): “Vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign 23v799000 (fca recall b2a/d5a) for the steering column control module (sccm). the remedy has failed. the multifunction stalk continues to exhibit the exact defect: high beams inadvertently activate when using turn signals, and the self-canceling f…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11640806 (filed 02/05/2025): “When left turn signal is activated, it causes the high beams to turn on…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11560560 (filed 12/17/2023): “This complaint is a update to my complaint number 11557659. my vehicle has exhibited frequent but intermittent problems with left turn signals and headlight high beams since new. the dealership has been unable to duplicate the problems until 12/13/23 when a service technician observed the headlig…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
LED DRLs are often integrated into the headlamp assembly, which may require bumper removal. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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