2025 Ram 2500: Exterior Lighting complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 2500 that list the exterior lighting component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11752191 (filed 07/22/2026): “See attached document for complaint.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11750570 (filed 07/15/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving after the dealer completed the recall repair under nhtsa campaign number: 26v059000 (exterior lighting, electrical system); a message asking whether the driver wanted to connect a fifth-wheel or a conventional trailer was displa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11738949 (filed 05/20/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v059000( ); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exce…”
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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