Component Record

Ram 3500 2016 Air Bags Problems

8 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2016 Ram 3500 - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage8 complaints

8 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V302000Reported May 9, 2017 - 1,021,279 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,021,279 vehicles across all affected models.

21V632000Reported August 12, 2021 - 212,373 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 212,373 vehicles across all affected models.

25V010000Reported January 16, 2025 - 6,066 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 6,066 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering30 Engine25 Wheels21 Power Train19 Unknown Or Other16 Brakes12

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.