2014 Ram 1500 Airbag Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are airbag problems on the 2014 Ram 1500?
125 owners have reported airbag problems on the 2014 Ram 1500, 7% of all complaints for this year and the 7th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 22,000–82,000 miles. 4 recalls cover this area.
125 complaints 7% of all 2014 complaints 46,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (82 of 125). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Airbags complaints by the year the problem happened.
Airbags complaints by 1500 year
Related recalls
Curtain
Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying. If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge.
Recall 17V302000 · May 2017Side / window
The affected vehicles are equipped with side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) that may not fully overlap the C-pillars in the event of a vehicle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." In the event of a vehicle crash, if a SABIC does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear seat occupant.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, dealers will inspect the right and left side air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) for proper orientation and a foil patch will be installed on both sides of the headliner. One or both of the air bag inflatable curtains (SABIC) will be replaced if necessary.
Recall 15V534000 · Aug 2015Frontal
The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring. This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends.
Recall 15V459000 · Jul 2015Side airbags may deploy unexpectedly
Crash riskThe side impact sensors can be too sensitive, so the side curtain airbags and seat airbags may go off without a crash. Unexpected airbag deployment raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: The dealer will update the Occupant Restraint Control module calibration at no cost to you.
Recall 15V460000 · Jul 2015Get an email when your 2014 Ram 1500 gets a new recall
We check NHTSA every month. If a new recall or safety investigation covers the 2014 Ram 1500, you'll hear about it the same week.
One email per new recall. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Other 2014 Ram 1500 problems
Common questions
What are common 2014 Ram 1500 airbag problems?
Complaints most often name the driver clockspring / spiral cassette, SRS malfunction warning lamp / light and status indicator lamp / light.
At what mileage do 2014 Ram 1500 airbag problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 22,000–82,000 miles. The middle value is about 46,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2014 Ram 1500 airbag problems?
Yes: 17V302000, 15V534000, 15V459000, 15V460000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which 1500 year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2014 1500, with 125 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.